Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that removes the state’s sole majority‑Black district after a U.S. Supreme Court decision declared the prior plan an illegal racial gerrymander. The vote, led by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, follows the court order. The revised map reshapes the 2nd district, merging its Black‑majority precincts into neighboring districts and eliminates a coastal precinct that previously secured disaster aid.

Democratic Rep. Edmond Jordan, who represented the eliminated district, warned that dismantling the Black‑majority seat could dilute minority voting power under the Voting Rights Act. Business groups argue the new configuration may shift federal funding and infrastructure projects toward areas with higher Republican representation, potentially impacting Louisiana’s port and energy sectors that rely on federal contracts. The change threatens school funding tied to federal formulas.

The map’s approval triggers lawsuits from civil‑rights organizations that plan to challenge the redistricting in federal court. If upheld, the change could alter Louisiana’s House delegation, reducing the Democratic caucus by one seat and strengthening GOP control. Investors will watch how the shift influences state‑level policy on oil taxes and hurricane‑relief spending.