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Supreme Court Greenlights Controversial Texas Redistricting Plan

12/5/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas to proceed with its congressional redistricting plan.
The plan is seen as favorable to Republicans despite concerns it may discriminate on race.
The decision comes before the March primary elections after a lower court ruled the map violates the Constitution.
Texas officials say the map reflects the state's political climate, while critics say it dilutes Black and Latino voting power.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas to proceed with its congressional redistricting plan.
The plan is seen as favorable to Republicans despite concerns it may discriminate on race.
The decision comes before the March primary elections after a lower court ruled the map violates the Constitution.
Texas officials say the map reflects the state's political climate, while critics say it dilutes Black and Latino voting power.