Louisiana

The U.S. Supreme Court last week issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that dismantled key elements of the Voting Rights Act. The decision has prompted swift redistricting efforts in multiple states. Revelations about the lead plaintiff have also surfaced.

6. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on April 29, 2026, in Louisiana v. Callais that Louisiana’s congressional map (SB8) was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, concluding the Voting Rights Act did not require the state to draw an additional majority-Black district. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., called the ruling “a massive and devastating blow,” warning it could accelerate redistricting fights across Southern states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a lawsuit by Plaquemines Parish against Chevron must be transferred from state to federal court, effectively voiding a $745 million judgment against the oil company. The decision stems from Chevron's activities during World War II as a military contractor off Louisiana's coast. Legal experts describe the move as frustrating but not a final win for the oil industry.

28. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

LIV Golf has postponed its tournament scheduled for June 25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park in New Orleans, with discussions underway for a potential rescheduling in the fall. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois confirmed the decision in a joint statement released Tuesday. The postponement comes amid reports of financial restructuring needs for the Saudi-backed league.

A 44-year-old paraprofessional at an elementary school in Covington, Louisiana, faces charges of simple battery after allegedly throwing a 6-year-old girl with epilepsy into a chair and pinning her wrists. The incident, captured on classroom video, prompted police to arrest Marsha Ernest last month. The child's parents have removed her from the school and demanded better protections.

30. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a sharp dissent on Monday as the court declined to hear the case of James Skinner, serving life without parole for the 1998 killing of teenager Eric Walber in Louisiana. Joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sotomayor accused the court of failing to enforce its own precedents on withheld evidence. She highlighted the unequal treatment compared to Skinner's co-defendant Michael Wearry, who was released after similar Brady violations.