Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that will determine whether the Supreme Court will uphold Louisiana’s Congressional maps that create two majority-minority congressional district next Congress:

“The courts have been clear: Louisiana’s congressional map should reflect the diversity of our state and ensure fair representation for all citizens. Math is Math! Both the Middle District and the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that Louisiana must have two majority-minority districts. The map enacted by the legislature honors that ruling. The idea that this map is unconstitutional ignores the fact that it was drawn as a direct response to previous violations of the Voting Rights Act.

"The creation of the second majority-minority district was not about race.  It was about fairness and compliance with federal law. The current map is the product of bipartisan compromise, legislative action, and judicial review. The Supreme Court has a duty to uphold the integrity of the Voting Rights Act and ensure that Black voices are not silenced through manufactured gerrymandering challenges rooted in bad faith.

"The fight for fair representation is about protecting the fundamental right to vote and ensuring that every community has a seat at the table. The current map does just that.”

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