Louisiana used unconstitutional US House maps for past elections. Why not now?

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,478

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Historically, federal courts have operated under a principle that prevented them from intervening in elections too close to when voters head to the polls so as to not confuse them. In 2022 and 2024, this standard stopped Louisiana from redistricting months ahead of its elections.

This time is different.

The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request Monday from white voters in the redistricting case Louisiana v. Callais to immediately issue an expedited certified …

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