The United States Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding Texas' congressional redistricting map. This decision comes after a federal court determined that the map approved by the state legislature was likely unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering.
• On November 21, 2025, a federal panel ruled that Texas must use its 2021 congressional map, stating that the new map passed by the legislature likely involved racial gerrymandering.
• The Supreme Court, led by Justice Samuel Alito, issued a temporary block against the federal court's order, allowing the previous map to remain in use for now.
• The temporary order will be in effect for several days while the Supreme Court reviews Texas' emergency appeal to reinstate the earlier map, which is crucial as the filing deadline for congressional races is December 8.
• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused liberal activists of attempting to manipulate the election process for Democrats by challenging the new map.
• Paxton argues that Republicans have engaged in proper redistricting to gain more congressional seats and reflects sentiments that Democrats have been the ones guilty of gerrymandering in their states.
The Supreme Court's decision to temporarily maintain the 2021 Texas congressional map may significantly affect the upcoming elections. The situation remains fluid as the court evaluates the emergency appeal, and responses from civil rights groups are expected by Monday afternoon. The outcome could influence the political landscape in Texas and beyond as the midterm elections approach.
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