NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Politics and race are both factors in a pending court challenge of Louisiana s new congressional maps. How much weight each carries is a major question before
Louisiana is awaiting a decision from three federal judges that could affect the balance of power in Congress — and the fortunes of two prominent state politicians.
Louisiana was ordered to draw a new congressional district map by a U.S. appeals court. Supporters say the new map makes political sense, but those opposed call it a racial gerrymander.