The 6-3 ruling limited a key provision of the Voting Rights Act and could put other majority-Black, Democratic-held districts across the South at risk of being dismantled as a result. While many states are unlikely to redraw maps before the November midterm elections, Louisiana could be among the few that can move quickly.

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's congressional map unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering.

Southern states will now have more freedom to draw congressional districts without fear of a VRA lawsuit over any map that dilutes minority voting power in pursuit of partisan advantage.