US supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional maps

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sam Levine and Lauren GambinoDecember 5, 2025 at 01:52 AM

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The US Supreme Court approved redrawn Texas congressional maps, allowing their use in the upcoming midterm elections. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, lifted a lower court's ruling that had struck down the maps. The lower court found that Texas likely used racial gerrymandering when creating the new districts. Justice Kagan, in dissent, argued the Supreme Court was disrespecting the lower court's fact-based decision and enabling racial discrimination in district placement. The approved maps favor Republicans, potentially adding up to five Republican-friendly districts. This ruling is significant in the broader battle over redistricting and could impact the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

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