"Allowing elections to proceed under an unconstitutional map would undermine the integrity of our system and violate the rights of our voters, Landry said in a statement."
"The best way to end race-based discrimination is to stop making decisions based on race, Landry said Thursday. Here in Louisiana, we're proud to lead the nation on this charge."
"The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision Wednesday found Louisiana's use of race in creating a second majority-Black congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
"Landry and Murrill welcomed the ruling as a victory for the state, while civil rights leaders said it was devastating for Black voters."
The governor's executive order halts closed-party primaries for U.S. House races, allowing the Legislature to redraw congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling deemed the current maps unconstitutional. Early voting and absentee ballots will proceed as planned. The governor and Attorney General are collaborating to establish a new timeline for the primaries. The Supreme Court's decision limits the Voting Rights Act's provisions, prompting mixed reactions from state leaders and civil rights advocates regarding its impact on Black voters.
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