Supreme court blocks order that found Texas congressional map was likely racially biased
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- The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that determined Texas's 2026 congressional redistricting plan, backed by Donald Trump, likely discriminated based on race. This order, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will remain in effect while the court deliberates on the potential use of the new map in upcoming midterm elections.
- This development is significant as it affects the Republican Party's strategy for the 2026 midterms, where the new map was expected to provide an advantage by potentially increasing Republican representation in Congress.
- The ongoing legal battles over redistricting in Texas highlight broader issues of racial gerrymandering and the contentious nature of electoral map drawing, reflecting a national debate on fair representation and the influence of partisan politics in shaping electoral outcomes.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System





