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NAACP Sues Texas Over Alleged Racial Gerrymandering

8/27/2025

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The NAACP has sued Texas, alleging the new congressional map violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act and racially gerrymanders against Black voters.
The map, approved by the Texas state House, may enable Republicans to gain five congressional seats in 2026.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson states that white voters hold 73% of congressional seats, despite being 40% of the population.
The Justice Department previously identified racial motivations in the old map, complicating legal proceedings.
A Supreme Court ruling on a related Louisiana redistricting case may impact the Texas lawsuit.

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The NAACP has sued Texas, alleging the new congressional map violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act and racially gerrymanders against Black voters.
The map, approved by the Texas state House, may enable Republicans to gain five congressional seats in 2026.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson states that white voters hold 73% of congressional seats, despite being 40% of the population.
The Justice Department previously identified racial motivations in the old map, complicating legal proceedings.
A Supreme Court ruling on a related Louisiana redistricting case may impact the Texas lawsuit.