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60 Minutes May 11, 2026 13m

Louisiana rushes to redraw congressional maps after Gov. Landry suspends primaries

Summary

The transcript discusses the intense political battle over congressional redistricting, focusing on Louisiana's ongoing efforts to redraw electoral maps amid racial and partisan tensions. The narrative centers on the recent Supreme Court decision that found Louisiana's previous congressional map unconstitutional, highlighting the potential disenfranchisement of Black voters and the complex history of voting rights. Congressman Cleo Fields emphasizes the importance of voting opportunities and warns that redistricting efforts could potentially diminish minority political representation.

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