Louisiana passes new congressional map

The Louisiana legislature on Friday gave final approval to a new congressional map that favors Republicans and eliminates a Black-majority district, wrapping up a fast-moving redistricting fight ahead of the June 1 end of the legislative session.

The measure had already cleared the state Senate in an earlier 27–10 vote before the House amended the proposal this week, sending it back for final Senate approval. The bill passed after roughly seven hours of debate, with nearly all House Democrats speaking in opposition.