Supreme Court Schedules October Rehearing on Louisiana Redistricting Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear rearguments on October 15 in Callais v. Louisiana, a pivotal case challenging the state's 2024 congressional map that created a second majority-Black district stretching from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. The case questions whether Louisiana's redistricting complies with the 14th and 15th Amendments and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting laws. Non-Black voters argue the map constitutes an illegal racial gerrymander, while Louisiana officials contend that political considerations predominated, aiming to protect key Republican incumbents. The Supreme Court's decision could significantly affect the future of the Voting Rights Act and congressional redistricting nationwide, with some justices suggesting a potential narrowing of the Act’s scope. The Court previously heard arguments in March 2025 but delayed a ruling, requesting additional briefs to clarify constitutional questions. This high-stakes case highlights ongoing tensions between race, politics, and voting rights in redistricting efforts.