Lawsuits seek to block Louisiana primary suspension
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Updated · The New Republic · May 1
Lawsuits seek to block Louisiana primary suspension
14 articles · Updated · The New Republic · May 1
The ACLU, Louisiana NAACP, National Council of Jewish Women and Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia challenged Governor Jeff Landry's halt of the May 16 election.
Plaintiffs say only the legislature can set election dates and note ballots were already sent to military, overseas and other mail voters, with some votes already cast.
Landry paused the primaries after a Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's congressional map, seeking time for Republicans to redraw districts, while opponents argue any fixes must wait until future elections.
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What constitutional protections exist for citizens whose early ballots are nullified by an executive order?
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