Louisiana’s New Congressional Map—With More Black Districts—Considered by U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether the new map will be officially implemented.

NEW ORLEANS — A legal battle over a Congressional map is now in the hands of the Supreme Court with Justices hearing oral arguments on whether race or politics led to political boundaries.

The court fight over Louisiana's congressional districts has lasted three years. Two maps were blocked by lower courts, and the Supreme Court has intervened twice. Most recently, the court ordered ...