Judges Sue to Reopen Voting Rights Case | New Orleans News

Three Baton Rouge judges are suing Louisiana’s top officials to force a federal court to reopen a landmark 1980s voting rights case — arguing a new state law deliberately dismantles the judicial map designed to empower Black voters. The original 1991 Supreme Court ruling mandated three racially balanced subdistricts, ensuring Black communities could elect judges who represented them. But last year’s Act 243 erased those districts, replacing them with two new ones and an at-large seat — without federal court approval. The judges claim this move was crafted to reduce Black judicial representation and demand immediate reinstatement of the old system ahead of 2026 elections. The AG’s office remains silent on specifics but referenced old documents as the legal battle heats up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fda08aa1d919f8e