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Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case

The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker.

March 25, 2025

Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act

Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”

March 17, 2025

Gov. Ivey joins Louisiana in mourning New Orleans terror attack victims

Governor Ivey has called upon Alabamians to observe a day of mourning for Kareem Badawi on Monday, January 6, and for Drew Dauphin on Wednesday,

January 6, 2025

Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files

Louisiana is the sixth state to partner with Alabama as part of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database.

July 11, 2024

Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims

The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court.

December 22, 2023

Ivey issues supplemental state of emergency

This emergency order by the governor will allow the Ida evacuees to get their essential prescription medications refilled.

September 3, 2021

Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana

Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour.

August 30, 2021

Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic

Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations.

June 18, 2021

Hurricane Delta hits Louisiana Gulf Coast

Delta hit the U.S. Gulf Coast near Creole, Louisiana, as a category two hurricane.

October 12, 2020

Hurricane Delta to make landfall this evening

Sustained winds of Delta are currently 105 miles per hour, with gusts of 120 miles per hour. Despite the weakening, the NHC warns that this is still a very large storm.

October 9, 2020