‘Nobel prize for fiction’: judge excoriates colleague in Texas redistricting case

The GuardianWednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:41:37 PM
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‘Nobel prize for fiction’: judge excoriates colleague in Texas redistricting case
  • US District Judge Jerry Smith issued a scathing dissent against Judge Jeffrey Brown, alleging external influence from George Soros in a ruling that struck down Texas's congressional redistricting plan, which was found to discriminate against non-white voters.
  • This dissent highlights deep divisions within the judiciary regarding redistricting practices and raises questions about the integrity of judicial decisions in politically charged cases.
  • The ruling against the Texas redistricting plan reflects ongoing tensions over electoral fairness, with accusations of racial gerrymandering sparking backlash from Republican officials who claim a double standard in judicial scrutiny.
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