In a state where one in three residents is Black, Louisiana currently has just one Black-majority congressional district out of six. That’s not fair representation — and it’s not democracy.

After years of court battles and public pressure, Louisiana was ordered to draw a second majority-Black district in compliance with the Voting Rights Act. That change was long overdue. But now, that progress is under threat.

In a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, Louisiana’s political leaders are trying to roll back that second Black district — and go even further, arguing that race should never be considered in drawing election maps. If they succeed, it could set a nationwide precedent that makes it nearly impossible to protect the voting power of Black communities.

We, the undersigned, demand that Louisiana’s Governor, Attorney General Liz Murrill, and the State Legislature:

• Publicly commit to keeping two Black-majority districts in the congressional map, regardless of the Supreme Court ruling
• Pledge to comply with the Voting Rights Act, not weaken it through technical legal arguments
• Engage with local communities, not just courts, when drawing maps that impact Black voters’ representation for the next decade.

Black voters in Louisiana deserve what every voter does: a real voice in the decisions that shape their lives. They deserve representatives who understand their communities, not maps designed to dilute their power.

This isn’t about partisanship — it’s about fairness. It’s about making sure all communities have a seat at the table, not just the ones in power.

The Supreme Court may have the final say on constitutional arguments. But Louisiana’s leaders still have a choice: to protect the progress made or drag the state backward.

Sign this petition to demand that Louisiana keep two Black congressional districts and draw fair maps — because representation should reflect reality.