Supreme Court to Consider Use of Race in Drawing Louisiana Election Map

The Supreme Court changed the focus of an upcoming redistricting case, ordering attorneys to present arguments about whether the creation of a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana is constitutional. A ruling striking down the district at issue could force lawmakers nationwide in the future to scale back the use of race in the redistricting process. The outcome of the Supreme Court case could also have an impact on the balance of power in the federal legislative branch. Currently, Republicans maintain a thin majority over Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat in dispute in Louisiana is currently held by a Democrat....