Supreme Court Rewrites Section 2 Framework, Striking Louisiana Majority-Black DistrictJuly 1, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 Callais ruling rewrites the Gingles test, strips a Louisiana majority-Black district, and sparks redistricting moves in five states ahead of 2026.
Federal Jury Convicts New Orleans Officer on Five Public Corruption CountsJuly 1, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in New Orleans convicted former NOPD officer Christian Conrad Claus on five counts of fraud, bribery, and false statements, with sentencing set for September 2026.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana VRA Map, Guts Section 2July 1, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais strikes down a VRA-compliant redistricting map as racial gerrymandering, gutting Section 2 ahead of 2026 midterms.
Federal Indictment Charges Louisiana Permanent Resident With Voter FraudJune 18, 2026Law and PolicyA Louisiana permanent resident faces a four-count federal indictment for falsely claiming citizenship to register and voting in the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
5th Circuit’s Mifepristone Stay Triggers SCOTUS Emergency InterventionMay 29, 2026Legal NewsA unanimous 5th Circuit panel reinstated in-person mifepristone rules nationwide on May 1, overriding the Trump administration's position before SCOTUS stepped in four days later.
Fifth Circuit Revives Texas SB 4, Citing Plaintiffs’ Lack of StandingMay 27, 2026Legal NewsA divided Fifth Circuit lifted the injunction on Texas SB 4 on standing grounds, letting the state arrest undocumented border crossers while leaving preemption unresolved.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Callais Finality, Forcing Louisiana Primary PostponementMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court immediately finalized its Louisiana redistricting ruling, blocking May 16 primaries and signaling tighter procedural control over election-law cases.
Supreme Court Strikes Louisiana’s Second Majority-Black District as Racial GerrymanderMay 27, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais holds that Louisiana's remedial majority-Black district is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, reshaping VRA redistricting law nationwide.
GOP States Race to Redraw Maps After Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights ActMay 23, 2026Legal NewsAfter the Supreme Court's April 29 Callais ruling gutted VRA Section 2, GOP states are redrawing maps before 2026 primaries, with Florida eyeing four new Republican seats.
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Callais Judgment, Clearing Path for Louisiana RedistrictingMay 22, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court waived its normal reconsideration window to immediately finalize Louisiana v. Callais, clearing the state to postpone its May 16 primaries for redistricting.