Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week amid strident views from both sides
The panel will weigh plans ranging from two majority-Black districts to a 6-0 Republican map after the court struck down the current version.
- On Monday, Louisiana lawmakers addressed heated exchanges from a Friday hearing over Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring the current district mix unconstitutional.
- The Supreme Court ruling struck down key parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, forcing the Legislature to redraw maps before June 1 while Republicans debate pushing for a 6-0 advantage or a 5-1 split.
- During the Friday hearing, minority leaders testified for two majority-Black districts while supporters shouted "shut it down," and Sen. Jay Morris told audience members, "you all need to shut up," as he exited.
- Addressing the Senate chamber on Monday, Sen. Gary Carter apologized for his temper during the hearing, while Sen. Jay Morris requested that the Louisiana Democratic Party apologize for accusing him of racially derogatory language.
- A Senate panel is expected to resume debate Wednesday, with decisions likely to carry through both chambers as the Legislature scrambles to approve new maps before the session ends June 1.
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Two Louisiana lawmakers took to the Senate floor on Monday to address heated exchanges during a fiery hearing Friday over Republicans’ push to redraw congressional voting maps, potentially eliminating one or both majority-Black districts.
Senate panel to draw new congressional maps this week amid strident views on both sides
BATON ROUGE – After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week and propose new maps for Louisiana’s six congressional districts.
Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week - American Press
By Veronica Camenzuli, Gracie Thomas and Avery White | LSU Manship School News Service After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week and propose new maps for Louisiana’s six congressional districts. A Senate panel is expected to resume debate Wednesday, and what it decides could largely carry through both chambers as the Legislature scrambles to draw new maps before the session ends June 1.…
Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week
BATON ROUGE After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week and propose new maps for Louisianas six congressional districts.A Senate panel is expected to resume debate Wednesday, and what it decides could largely carry through both chambers as the Legislature scrambles to draw new maps before the session ends June 1.The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared that Louisianas current mix, with fo…
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