U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas' newest congressional map to stand, nullifying claims of racial gerrymandering
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas' new congressional map to stand, reversing a district court's ruling that had thrown out the map over allegations of racial gerrymandering. The map is expected to help Republicans pick up additional seats in Congress and will be used until at least 2030.
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Texas' new congressional map to stand, reversing a district court's ruling that had blocked the map due to allegations of racial gerrymandering. Gov. Greg Abbott approved the map last August, with the goal of helping Republicans gain five additional seats in Congress. The map was challenged in court, with Rep. Gene Wu, the state House Minority Leader, arguing that it was racist. Abbott responded to Wu's statement, saying 'Cry harder.' The Supreme Court's decision means the map will be used until at least 2030, when new census data will be available. The map was redrawn outside of a census year, an unusual move prompted by President Donald Trump. Thousands of people protested the redrawn map on the Texas State Capitol lawn.
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