Louisiana Legislature Passes Congressional Map That Eliminates One Majority-Black District

A general view of the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La., on April 17, 2020. Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Louisiana Legislature passed a new U.S. congressional map on May 29 that gives Republicans an advantage in five of six U.S. House seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The Republican-led Senate chamber voted 28–10 on