Cleo Fields' District in Legal Crosshairs Over Gerrymandering

U.S. Supreme Court will hear case potentially removing Rep. Cleo Fields' seat due to Louisiana's new map creating a second Black majority district.
Louisiana's Republican-led Legislature drew a map keeping one Black majority district in 2022, leading to Fields' election after civil rights groups sought a second.
Black voters now make up 54% of registered voters in Fields' district, up from 24%, giving community leaders a voice.
Community leaders praise Fields for aiding Social Security access and pursuing federal funding.
Opponents argue the district was unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
A town of 4,000 is set to receive a grant for its sewage system with Fields' help.

Gerrymandering | Political | Civil Rights

United States | Louisiana

Cleo Fields

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