Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Today Rep. Vincent Pierre (D-Lafayette) issued a statement in his role as Chairman of the Louisiana
Legislative Black Caucus: “Today’s historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in the matter of Allen v. Milligan was not just a win for Alabama. It was a win for the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the underrepresented, and the numerous communities and advocates throughout the United States who have and continue to fight for fair representation when it comes to voting rights. If anything, today’s decision shows the need to protect voting rights and prevent discriminatory maps and gerrymandering that can affect the quality of life for those who are underrepresented. Louisiana, it is our time to do what is RIGHT.
Established in 1977, the primary purpose of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus is to raise the quality of life for those underrepresented, the indigent and working people through legislation, education and economic development.