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Supreme Court Orders Louisiana To Hold Elections With Second Black District

Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use a House map with a second Black district for 2024 elections, impacting political dynamics and representation.

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Louisiana SG Seeks Initial En Banc in 5th Circuit On Whether Section 2 of VRA Has Implied Private Right of Action

"Appellants thus seek to advance judicial economy—as this Court has done—through 'initial en banc hearing … without requiring the matter to percolate uselessly through a panel.'"

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US Supreme Court Upholds Louisiana Voting Map With Black-Majority Districts

US Supreme Court decision upholding Louisiana voting map with two Black-majority districts promotes diversity and fair representation in electoral boundaries.

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Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect their trademarks – even when they have no plans to come to NZ

At first sight, the battle between a Manawatū fish-and-chip shop and a Louisiana-based chicken joint over the name “Popeye’s” reads like a classic David and Goliath battle. An international giant pushing out the little guy with the threat of an expensive, and potentially lengthy, court case.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Louisiana's redistricting plan

A federal district court ruled that the new map drawn by the state legislature violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the Black vote. A group of conservatives challenged the legislature's map.

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Louisiana must use House map with second mostly Black district, US supreme court rules

Ruling on map prevents yet another new one from being drawn, and boosts Democrats’ chances of gaining control of US House

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Supreme Court clears way for latest Louisiana congressional map - Roll Call

Louisiana's election this year will use a congressional map adopted in January after an order issued Wednesday by the Supreme Court.

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How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid

McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia.

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Louisiana moves to add abortion pills to list of controlled dangerous substances

State lawmakers add amendment to anti-abortion bill to reclassify mifepristone and misoprostol as Schedule IV drugs

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Two people dead in Louisiana after tornadoes sweep through US south

Southern states experience power outages and flight delays as severe weather continues to batter region

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NFL power rankings for all 32 teams after the 2024 draft

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Louisiana parishioners stop armed teen who entered children’s church service

Boy, 16, who entered Catholic first communion service in Abbeville with rifle charged with terrorizing and firearms possession

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Louisiana Bill Proposes Classifying Abortion-Inducing Drugs As Controlled Substances

Louisiana bill proposes reclassifying abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, sparking debate among lawmakers and medical professionals.

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Louisiana bill would place abortion pills on same list as opiates

If approved, Louisiana would become the first state to categorize mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances.

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Race ratings change after polling in Arizona, indictment in Texas - Roll Call

Inside Elections’ rating of the Arizona Senate race moves to Tilt Democratic, and the rating for Texas' 28th District is Likely Democratic.

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Louisiana voters ask Supreme Court to change congressional map - Roll Call

A group of Louisiana voters urged the Supreme Court on Monday not to pause a ruling that threw out the state’s latest congressional map.

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Brickbat: Low Taxes for Me, Not for Thee

Justin Champlin, the former chief deputy tax assessor in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, has been arrested on two counts each of injuring public records and computer tampering, as well as malfeasance in office. Police said that on two different occasions, Champlin illegally reduced the assessment on his property to lower his…

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Louisiana Urges Supreme Court To Resolve Congressional District Dispute

Louisiana's emergency appeal to Supreme Court over disputed congressional districts raises questions on race consideration in redistricting with potential ...

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Trump-appointed judges struck down a new Black congressional district. Voters aim to save it

Louisiana’s attorney general is also appealing to allow new, majority-Black district to stand for November election

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In the US South, pro-Palestinians face crackdown on campus and in streets

Authorities have been intolerant of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Louisiana, but the movement continues.

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Supreme Court asked to halt Louisiana congressional map ruling - Roll Call

A group of Black voters and civil rights groups asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to let Louisiana use its newest congressional map.

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Louisiana GOP Committee Rejects Bill Adding Rape, Incest Exceptions

Louisiana GOP committee rejects bill for rape and incest exceptions to strict abortion ban, sparking renewed debate on reproductive rights.

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Louisiana Congressional Map Ruled Unconstitutional, Redrawing Deadline Set

Louisiana federal court rules state's congressional map unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering, impacting US House control. Deadline set for lawmake...

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Stormy Daniels Considers 'Draft Stormy' Campaign For Senate

Stormy Daniels mentions 'draft Stormy' campaign for Senate in Louisiana, expressing frustration with David Vitter for not agreeing to debate her.

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Louisiana Rep. Delisha Boyd Fights For Rape, Incest Exemptions

Louisiana Rep. Delisha Boyd advocates for an exemption to the state's strict abortion ban for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest, highlighting the ...

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