Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans
Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.

Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.





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