CASE SUMMARY

On January 31, 2024, twelve plaintiffs filed a civil action in the Western District of Louisiana alleging Louisiana's newly enacted congressional map violates the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution.

A consolidated preliminary injunction hearing and trial was held April 8-10, 2024.

On April 30, 2024, the court ruled 2-1 that SB8 violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and enjoined its use for future elections. The court will hold a remedial status conference on May 6, 2024, to determine next steps.

CASE LIBRARY

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana - No. 3:24-cv-122

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - No. 24-30177