On May 28, 2026, the Louisiana Legislature voted to adopt a new congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority‑Black districts. the change follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 30 that struck down the 2022 map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, and it aims to give Republicans a shot at five of the six House seats.

Supreme Court Ruling on April 30 Forces Redraw of 2022 Map

The high court’s April 30 opinion declared the 2022 Louisiana map an illegal racial gerrymander, overturning a lower‑court finding that the earlier configuration violated the Voting Rights Act . according to the source, the decision required the state to create two majority‑Black districts, a directive the new plan fails to meet.

New District Lines Cluster Rep. Cleo Fields Around Predominantly White Areas

The revised map reshapes Democratic Rep. cleo Fields’ district,concentrating it in Baton Rouge and southern Louisiana where white voters dominate. The source notes that this redesign reduces the likelihood of a Democratic win in that district and contributes to the broader Republican target of five seats.

New Orleans District Gains Part of Baton Rouge, Raising Packing Concerns

Part of Baton Rouge is now added to the heavily Democratic,majority‑Black district represented by Rep. Troy Carter in New Orleans. Democrats argue this move “packs” Black voters into a single district,a claim echoed by voting‑rights advocates who fear the map still violates federal law.

Southern Redistricting Wave Mirrors Tennessee and Alabama Strategies

Louisiana’s overhaul is part of a regional push by Republican‑controlled legislatures. In Tennessee, lawmakers recently split a Memphis‑based Black‑majority district,while Alabama is redrawing two districts with near‑majority Black populations. The source highlights that Republicans across the South anticipate gaining up to 14 additional House seats from such changes.

Who Will Challenge the Map in Court?

Democrats and civil‑rights groups have pledged to sue, asserting the new plan breaches the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. The source reports that the plaintiffs in the original Supreme Court case criticized the legislature for leaving even one majority‑Black district, suggesting further litigation is imminent.