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NAACP Sues Texas Over Redistricting Map, Alleging Racial Discrimination

The NAACP sued Texas over its new congressional redistricting map, which eliminates five Democratic seats, alleging racial discrimination; the lawsuit names Governor Abbott and Secretary of State Nelson as defendants. This prompted the NAACP to urge other states to create their own redistricting pla...

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Utah Judge Orders Congressional Redistricting Due to Partisan Gerrymandering

A Utah judge ruled the state's congressional map illegal, citing Republican lawmakers' circumvention of an independent commission designed to prevent partisan gerrymandering; the 2021 map split Salt Lake County across four districts, leading to consistent Republican victories; new maps are required ...

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Utah Court Orders Congressional Map Redrawing

A Utah judge ordered the state legislature to redraw its congressional map within 30 days, citing a violation of a citizen initiative against partisan gerrymandering, potentially creating a winnable seat for Democrats in a traditionally Republican state.

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Texas Redistricting: Increased Hispanic-Majority Districts Spark Controversy

Texas's new congressional map, passed in 2024, increased the number of Hispanic-majority districts to four, prompting criticism from Democrats who allege it dilutes minority representation and benefits Republicans; however, former Rep. Mayra Flores defends the map, asserting that it accurately refle...

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Lawler Condemns Gerrymandering, Calls for Congressional Reform

Rep. Mike Lawler, in a Face the Nation interview on August 24, 2025, argued against gerrymandering, citing its role in creating a less competitive Congress and advocating for nationwide bans, mid-decade redistricting prohibitions, and term limits to improve legislative function.

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Texas Senate Passes Republican-Backed Congressional Map

The Texas Senate passed a Republican-backed congressional redistricting map adding five Republican-leaning districts, despite weeks of Democrats fleeing the state to block the vote; the map now goes to Governor Abbott for final approval.

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Women's Equality Day: Progress and Persistent Barriers to Voting Rights

Women's Equality Day (August 26th) marks the 19th Amendment's passage in 1920, granting some women suffrage; however, systemic barriers and modern-day voting restrictions threaten equal access to voting rights in 2025.

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Utah Judge Orders Congressional Map Redrawing Due to Gerrymandering

A Utah judge ordered the state legislature to redraw its congressional maps by September, finding them illegally gerrymandered to favor Republicans; the legislature plans to appeal, following a 2018 voter initiative for independent redistricting that was later undermined.

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Utah Ordered to Redraw Congressional Districts Due to Illegal Gerrymandering

A Utah judge ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts after finding the Republican-controlled Legislature illegally weakened a 2018 voter-approved measure to curb partisan gerrymandering; the ruling has national implications for the upcoming midterm elections and the balance of power ...

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Texas Redistricting Sparks National Gerrymandering Battle

Texas's Republican-led legislature redrew congressional districts to add five Republican seats, prompting California to propose a counter-map adding five Democratic seats, setting off a national redistricting battle that could significantly shift the balance of power in the US House of Representativ...

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US Midterm Elections: Gerrymandering in Texas and California

Ahead of US midterm elections, Republicans in Texas and Democrats in California are redrawing electoral maps to gain a political advantage, aiming for additional seats in the 2026 midterms; while legal, this practice concentrates opposing voters, impacting future elections.

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Texas Senate Passes Republican-leaning Congressional Redistricting Map

The Texas Senate approved a Republican-leaning congressional map creating five new GOP-favored districts, prompting legal challenges and mirroring a national trend of partisan redistricting efforts influenced by President Trump.

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