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U.S. Supreme Court Immediately Enters Judgment in Louisiana Redistricting Case

In case you missed it: Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court allowed its decision in Callais v. Louisiana—which struck down Louisiana’s unconstitutional congressional map—to take effect immediately, just a week after the historic victory for Louisiana voters by Attorney General Liz Murrill and her team.

By issuing its judgment right away, the Court removed the usual waiting period and ensured that there is nothing preventing Louisiana from acting now to adopt a new, constitutional map and set new dates for the election.

“This case is a major win for Louisiana. We are moving forward immediately to ensure the constitutional rights of our citizens are protected and to fix the unconstitutional map. Louisiana is continuing to follow the law,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

As Justice Samuel Alito noted in his concurrence, no party indicated any intent to seek rehearing, and the need for prompt action was clear given the election timeline and the fact that voting deadlines were already underway.

Attorney General Murrill will continue working with state lawmakers to ensure full compliance with the Court’s ruling, defend the State against any lawsuits seeking to block lawful implementation, and protect the integrity of Louisiana’s elections.

Read the order here