Together Louisiana led the charge to ensure Black representation in Congress after the legislature failed to draw districting maps that reflected recent demographic changes. 2020 Census data showed the black population of Louisiana increased while the white population decreased. Nonetheless, the state maintained five white and one black U.S. congress members. Despite consistent requests from residents to redraw congressional lines and create the opportunity to elect a second black congressperson, the legislature refused. 

TLA leaders became part of a lawsuit challenging both federal and state maps, with five of the six lead plaintiffs coming from Together Louisiana institutions. The plaintiffs also included the NAACP, ACLU, and Power Coalition. These pioneers met with attorneys, practiced testimonies, and attended court hearings to advance their case. In response to the lawsuit, a new congressional map was drawn that takes into account the demographic changes, and the state now has two Black congressional representatives! 

The fight, however, is not over.  Though the Supreme Court allowed the new maps to stand after they were challenged, it asked for more information and will hear arguments again in October 2025. A final decision is expected in June.

This legislative session, TLA also worked with their allies to defeat a bill that would have dealt a blow to public service employees' unions by having them sign up every year to have their dues automatically withdrawn from their bank accounts.