Congressional maps subject of new lawsuit

with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editor

Thanks for checking in with us today. Let's hop into today's headlines:

Congressional map fight

The fight over Louisiana's congressional maps isn't over. A coalition of civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming that a map adopted by the Legislature unfairly dilutes Black voting strength. Lawmakers this week rejected Gov. John Bel Edwards' rejection of the map. 

Death penalty lawsuit dropped

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana's execution methods, but it doesn't put the state any closer to carrying out a lethal injection. Louisiana still cannot find any execution drugs. 

COVID boosters, and who should get them

The FDA has OK'd another COVID vaccine booster for certain people. We talked to experts about who should look at tracking down another shot.

Have a great weekend.