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On The Docket: Equal Representation In Louisiana

Hi there:

In less than two weeks, on March 24, the fair maps movement will once again be arguing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case called Louisiana v. Callais.


A quick recap:

This case was born after an ideologically driven, conservative federal court wrongly struck down Louisiana’s newly enacted VRA-compliant map, ignoring U.S. Supreme Court precedent in Allen v. Milligan — which affirmed the equal opportunity for Black voters to elect candidates of their choice.

Our affiliate, the National Redistricting Foundation (NRF), proudly supported some of the voters fighting to ensure that their voices would be heard and their rights protected.

That fight is now at the Supreme Court.


What the outcome of this case could mean:

This case will determine not only the future of Louisiana’s Voting Rights Act (VRA)-compliant congressional map, but also could impact the future of Section 2 of the VRA itself.

As A.G. Holder put it, “The current map provides equal representation for all voters in the state and must be maintained. A decision that does not recognize that fact or that weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965 would signal an alarming retreat into a past that so many have fought so long and so hard to pull the country from. The eyes of the nation will be on the Court.”


How supporters like you can help:

I’ve been working on voting rights for over a decade, and I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to have fair maps if we want to have accountable, responsive leaders. Fair and representative redistricting is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy.

Right now, there are folks who want to take us backward — to a time before the Voting Rights Act. Fighting back for a truly representative democracy and for racial equality in voting is as important as ever. Moments like this remind us that we cannot stop working to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard, no matter who they are or where they come from.

We’ll be in touch with more about Louisiana vs. Callais soon. Until then, I hope you’ll consider making a donation to support All On The Line’s critical work in Louisiana and across the country. → [link removed]

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Adelante!
Olivia

Olivia Mendoza
Director of Litigation and Policy, All On The Line







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