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Texas Court Orders 2021 Map, Sparks Supreme Court Appeal

11/19/2025

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A federal court ordered Texas to use its 2021 map for the 2026 elections.
The ruling relied on a Department of Justice (DOJ) letter misinterpreting legal obligations.
Judge Jeffrey Brown said Texas officials embraced the DOJ's directives, contradicting the Supreme Court's stance against prioritizing race in redistricting.
The ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court, and it underscores perceived missteps by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

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A federal court ordered Texas to use its 2021 map for the 2026 elections.
The ruling relied on a Department of Justice (DOJ) letter misinterpreting legal obligations.
Judge Jeffrey Brown said Texas officials embraced the DOJ's directives, contradicting the Supreme Court's stance against prioritizing race in redistricting.
The ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court, and it underscores perceived missteps by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.