Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter calls Supreme Court map decision a "gut punch" to democracy
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Louisiana is suspending its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down its congressional map.
The high court found the state relied too heavily on race when it created a second majority-Black district.
Democratic Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana joins "The Takeout" to discuss the ruling.
Louisiana primary suspended after ruling
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