Louisiana
Lafayette Parish residents rally ahead of Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court hearing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Local Lafayette Parish voters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Lafayette ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Louisiana v. Callais.
The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, could have significant implications for the congressional map affecting northern Lafayette Parish and St. Landry Parish. At the heart of the case is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting and is being scrutinized under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
“This is one of the pillars of the civil rights movement of the 60’s that people worked for, for a century,” said a participant at the rally.
M. Christian Green, president of the League of Women Voters of Louisiana, highlighted the importance of Section 2.
“So, there’s this really stark contrast going on,” said Green. “Does the Section 2, can it stand under the 14th Amendment equal protection clause? We think it can.”
Consuela Gaines from Voice of the Experience emphasized the potential impact on local representation.
“This particular case that’s going to be decided will impact these people because this second district that was created was intended to make sure that we are represented,” said Gaines.
The rally featured chants demanding fair maps, reflecting the community’s desire for equitable representation. Participants expressed concern that changes to the district map could undermine the representation of black and brown communities in Louisiana.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments, local residents remain hopeful that the court will uphold the current district map to ensure continued representation for minority communities in Louisiana.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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