Despite calls from civil rights groups to boost minority representation in the state legislature and in Congress, the Republican-controlled Louisiana Legislature wrapped up its redistricting session by approving maps that largely maintain the status quo.
Despite calls from civil rights groups to boost minority representation in the state legislature and in Congress, the Republican-controlled Louisiana Legislature wrapped up its redistricting session by approving maps that largely maintain the status quo.
Republican leaders are optimistic the special redistricting session will end before the weekend as GOP-backed maps continue to advance from both chambers.