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Texas Judge Blocks GOP's Gerrymandered Map Amid Appeals

11/19/2025

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A federal judge in Texas ruled against the GOP's 2025 congressional map, citing probable racial gerrymandering and noting political pressure from the Trump administration.
The court ordered the use of the previously approved 2021 maps for the upcoming midterms.
A suit by civil rights groups, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, argued the new map diluted minority votes.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to appeal the decision.

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A federal judge in Texas ruled against the GOP's 2025 congressional map, citing probable racial gerrymandering and noting political pressure from the Trump administration.
The court ordered the use of the previously approved 2021 maps for the upcoming midterms.
A suit by civil rights groups, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, argued the new map diluted minority votes.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to appeal the decision.