After a court fight, Louisiana’s new congressional map boosts Black political power
By Molly Ryan Louisiana has a new congressional map, with a second majority-Black district, after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed it into law on Monday. The new map is a win for Black voters and likely brings an end to the state’s long-running legal battle over redistricting. It could also see Democrats gain another seat in Congress. Redistricting the map was the focus of a week-long special session called by Landry on his first day in office. A federal court had given Louisiana’s legislature until Jan. 30 to redraw its map in compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act, forcing lawmakers to add