House Redistricting Plan Rejected (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-06-04
Duration: 00:03:26
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | Apportionment (Election law) | REAPPORTIONMENT | Louisiana. Legislature. House of Representatives | United States. Department of Justice | Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Turnley, Richard Speaker
- Hainkel, John Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 4, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the U.S. Department of Justice’s rejection of the new district lines drawn for the Louisiana House of Representatives because of the lack of fair representation for black voters in four areas. Host: Beth George