Louisiana Redistricting Eliminates Black Majority District
Key Questions
What changes did Louisiana Republicans make to the congressional map?
The new map eliminates one of the state's two Black majority districts and was signed into law by Gov. Landry. The ACLU has responded critically to the changes.
Who is challenging the new Louisiana congressional map?
Rep. Cleo Fields is challenging the map in response to the elimination of a Black majority district.
How might the redistricting affect Hammond residents?
The local impact on Hammond's representation remains unclear but is worth monitoring. Residents can also provide input on the I-12 corridor master plan survey.
Louisiana Republicans have adopted a new congressional map that eliminates a Black majority district. The map was signed into law by Gov. Landry. The ACLU has responded. Rep. Cleo Fields is challenging the map. Local impact on Hammond's representation is unclear but worth monitoring as the political landscape shifts. I-12 corridor master plan survey now live for public input – key route for Hammond residents.