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DOJ Pushes Texas to Dismantle Controversial Districts

9/29/2025

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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urged Texas to dismantle four majority-minority districts, saying they were improperly created.
Democracy Docket reports a Texas filing undermining earlier redistricting justifications for 2026.
Abbott's filing calls the DOJ's concerns a mistake and alleges partisan motives.
A federal court in El Paso will hear the case.
Outcome could change election deadlines; filings due December 8.

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Story summary

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urged Texas to dismantle four majority-minority districts, saying they were improperly created.
Democracy Docket reports a Texas filing undermining earlier redistricting justifications for 2026.
Abbott's filing calls the DOJ's concerns a mistake and alleges partisan motives.
A federal court in El Paso will hear the case.
Outcome could change election deadlines; filings due December 8.