A federal court has blocked the use of a new Texas congressional map that was designed at the request of President Trump

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the implications of a federal court blocking a new congressional map in Texas, which was designed at the request of President Trump. She emphasized the importance of blue states continuing the fight for fair redistricting ahead of the midterm elections and shared her considerations regarding a potential Senate run.

U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith criticized his colleague for 'judicial misbehavior' in a dissenting opinion regarding the blocking of Texas's new congressional map. Smith described the conduct as the most outrageous he has encountered in his 37 years on the federal bench. His dissent follows a federal court ruling that deemed the map racially gerrymandered, impacting the Republican Party's strategy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

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