The Supreme Court has taken action to advance a case concerning Louisiana's congressional districts, potentially leading to a redrawing that increases Black voting influence. This move follows the Court's June decision against Alabama's redistricting map, which similarly underrepresented Black voters.

In both Louisiana and Alabama, where Black residents comprise a significant portion of the population, only one congressional district currently has a Black majority. Lower courts had previously flagged both states' maps for potentially diminishing Black voting strength, a violation of the Voting Rights Act.

The Louisiana case had been temporarily suspended while the Supreme Court addressed the Alabama case. With the Alabama decision now finalized, the Louisiana case, previously appealed to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, can proceed. This action comes in anticipation of the upcoming congressional elections next year.

Louisiana's Black population represents approximately one-third of its residents. Previously, the Supreme Court had permitted Louisiana to use the contested map during the last elections while the Alabama case was under review.