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New congressional map draws more criticism from litigants

Parties in the litigation that overturned Louisiana’s previous congressional map containing two Black-majority districts have roundly criticized the state’s new map – with some saying it’s still a racial gerrymander and others arguing it dilutes’ minorities’ voting power.

In a filing in the Western District of Louisiana this week, the plaintiffs questioned whether the new map, which was passed by t…

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