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Murrill: Supreme Court says federal courts overstepped in Louisiana redistricting

In a high-stakes decision, the U.S. Supreme Court found federal courts exceeded their authority by ordering Louisiana to create a second majority-Black congressional district.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that federal courts overstepped when they required Louisiana to draw a second majority-Black congressional district. The ruling settles a contentious dispute over congressional redistricting in the state.