Episode 524: U.S. Supreme Court Stays 5th Circuit, Allowing Louisiana’s Fairer Congressional Maps - Apparently Invoking the Purcell Principle

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 17, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Stays 5th Circuit, Allowing Louisiana’s Fairer Congressional Maps - Apparently Invoking the Purcell Principle
We recently explained the Supreme Court’s Purcell principle and its impact. May 15th, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a shocking Fifth Circuit decision to throw out fairer Congressional districts for Louisiana. The Purcell principle apparently played a role.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
American Democracy Minute - Louisiana Legislature Hashes Out New Court-Ordered Congressional Maps with Two Majority Black Districts
American Democracy Minute - The Federal 5th Circuit Backtracks on Louisiana Congressional Maps, Throwing Out New Map Which Gave Black Voters & Candidates a Chance
U.S. Supreme Court via Democracy Docket - PRESS ROBINSON, ET AL. v. PHILLIP CALLAIS, ET AL.
ON APPLICATION FOR STAY
SCOTUS Blog - Court allows Louisiana to move forward with two majority-Black districts
Louisiana Illuminator - Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with two majority-Black districts
American Democracy Minute - The Purcell Principle: A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression Tactic
Groups Taking Action:
NAACP Legal Defense Fund, ACLU Louisiana, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice

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