🚨BREAKING: Fifth Circuit DENIES Louisiana's motion to stay redistricting Voting Rights Act decision pending appeal. Redraw of congressional map will proceed as appeal is expedited.
— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) June 12, 2022
A big victory for Louisiana voters, @RedistrictFdn and @EliasLawGroup.https://t.co/4VlYo3Rq5m pic.twitter.com/Uz69ScWUby
Governor John Bel Edwards has called a special session of Louisiana’s Legislature to redraw Louisiana’s congressional map.
— The Redistrict Network (@RedistrictNet) June 7, 2022
The Special Session will begin on June 15, 2022 and must adjourn by 6 p.m. on June 20, 2022. https://t.co/tIgw94w5nG pic.twitter.com/oABJef6RfX
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the use of newly drawn congressional maps that included only one mostly Black district, and she ordered lawmakers to adopt a new plan by June 20.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 7, 2022
Would be a huge win for Dems/voting rights advocates, but given the makeup of the courts hearing the certain appeal, I'm skeptical it will last. https://t.co/tZzCVWQAhK
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) June 6, 2022
Sad! 