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Texas Court Faces Racial Gerrymandering Claims in Redistricting

10/4/2025

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Texas's federal court challenge to a congressional map alleges racial gerrymandering, with State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins saying a Department of Justice (DOJ) letter shaped targeting of minority districts.
She said the process lacked transparency.
State Sen. Royce West said minority communities were used as "pawns" in redistricting.
Political scientist Richard Murray cited major changes to minority districts, implying discrimination.

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Story summary

Texas's federal court challenge to a congressional map alleges racial gerrymandering, with State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins saying a Department of Justice (DOJ) letter shaped targeting of minority districts.
She said the process lacked transparency.
State Sen. Royce West said minority communities were used as "pawns" in redistricting.
Political scientist Richard Murray cited major changes to minority districts, implying discrimination.