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Deadline extended to draw new congressional map in Louisiana in compliance with Voting Rights Act

BATON ROUGE, La. -- The deadline has been extended to January for Louisiana lawmakers to draw and pass new congressional boundaries to replace an existing map deemed in violation of…

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SCOTUS issues surprise ruling in Alabama redistricting case affecting Black voters

BLK News Now! June 8, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stunning ruling today related to a closely-watched congressional redistricting case in Alabama that critics have said diminishes the Black vote. (Credit: Pexels) The…