Louisiana Sen. Gary Carter is off redistricting committee
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Key Points:
- Sen. Gary Carter Jr., a New Orleans Democrat, has taken a voluntary leave of absence from the Senate Government & Affairs Committee amid tensions over Republican redistricting plans that could eliminate one or both of Louisiana's majority-Black congressional districts.
- Carter emphasized the need for focus and decorum during the redistricting process and assured that his advocacy on the issue would continue despite stepping back from the committee.
- Sen. Royce Duplessis, also a New Orleans Democrat, has been appointed to replace Carter on the committee, with Senate President Cameron Henry stating Carter resigned voluntarily.
- The contentious hearing featured protests against GOP efforts to redraw districts following a Supreme Court ruling that found Louisiana's previous map unconstitutional, with Republicans aiming to reduce majority-Black districts.
- During the hearing, Carter confronted Sen. Jay Morris over accusations of targeting Black political power, later apologizing on the Senate floor for losing his temper during the exchange.