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Texas Congressional Map Declared Likely Racial Gerrymandered

11/19/2025

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A federal court ruled that Texas Republicans' 2025 congressional map is likely racially gerrymandered and cannot be used in upcoming elections.
The court found the U.S. Department of Justice letter, signed by Harmeet Dhillon, improperly directed Texas to change districts based on race and ignored any mention of partisanship.
The ruling requires Texas to revert to its 2021 map unless the Supreme Court overturns it.

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A federal court ruled that Texas Republicans' 2025 congressional map is likely racially gerrymandered and cannot be used in upcoming elections.
The court found the U.S. Department of Justice letter, signed by Harmeet Dhillon, improperly directed Texas to change districts based on race and ignored any mention of partisanship.
The ruling requires Texas to revert to its 2021 map unless the Supreme Court overturns it.