Louisiana Seeks To Redefine Who Is Considered Black To Limit Black Representation
As of 2000, the US Census allows for citizens to choose multiple racial identities to define themselves. Although this flexibility is meant to allow for greater diversity and move away from racist policies such as the “one drop rule,”Louisiana’s Republican-controlled government is attempting to use this reform against the state’s Black citizens. Specifically, Louisiana is arguing that citizens who check both “Black” and another minority status, such as Asian or Latino, should not be considered Black for the purpose of drawing district lines. This is similar to an argument made by Alabama’s government in a similar redistricting case; although Alabama eventually dropped its racial redefinition argument, Louisiana is continuing to advocate for a more limited definition of Blackness.
Although not using the racial redefinition argument, several other states, including Texas and North Carolina, have also resisted calls to create new majority-minority districts. In concert with other efforts such as restrictive voting laws, combined with conservatives in Congress and the Supreme Court who have protected these moves, Louisiana will probably not be the last state to attempt to limit the power of Black voters.
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