Louisiana House Map Is Blocked by Judge Who Calls It a Racial Gerrymander - The New York Times

The judge ordered the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature to redraw the map to include a second district that gives Black voters the chance to elect a candidate of their choice.

Courts have yet to say how soon before an election day is too soon to override voting procedures, but Judge Dick, who was named to the bench by President Barack Obama, argued forcefully that the prin… [+1142 chars]

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