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Crockett Slams Supreme Court Over GOP Redistricting Gains

1/7/2026

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, criticized the U.S. Supreme Court after it upheld Texas's redistricting maps, which are expected to give Republicans five House seats in 2026.
In a YouTube video, she accused U.S. President Donald Trump and the GOP of manipulating the system.
She shifted her campaign to the Senate because of redistricting, and urged Supreme Court reforms citing the Court Reform Now Task Force to strengthen checks and balances.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, criticized the U.S. Supreme Court after it upheld Texas's redistricting maps, which are expected to give Republicans five House seats in 2026.
In a YouTube video, she accused U.S. President Donald Trump and the GOP of manipulating the system.
She shifted her campaign to the Senate because of redistricting, and urged Supreme Court reforms citing the Court Reform Now Task Force to strengthen checks and balances.