Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Supreme Court Clears Texas Gerrymandered Map Amid Controversy

11/22/2025

29 6

Summary

Story summary

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito allowed Texas to use a redrawn congressional map, temporarily overriding a federal court's block.
A ruling found Texas racially gerrymandered the new map to gain five House seats for Republicans.
The Supreme Court has requested responses from civil rights groups challenging the map by Monday.
This mirrors a national redistricting conflict with states pursuing similar changes.

1 of 1

Story summary

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito allowed Texas to use a redrawn congressional map, temporarily overriding a federal court's block.
A ruling found Texas racially gerrymandered the new map to gain five House seats for Republicans.
The Supreme Court has requested responses from civil rights groups challenging the map by Monday.
This mirrors a national redistricting conflict with states pursuing similar changes.