Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court decision that found Texas's new voter map likely discriminates based on race. This decision pauses changes to the map, which could increase Republican seats, during the upcoming midterm elections as legal proceedings continue. The case focuses on gerrymandering, particularly racial biases, which remain unconstitutional.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a ruling about Texas's new voter map.
- The new map is seen as potentially giving Republicans more seats in the U.S. House.
- A lower court found the map likely discriminates against Black and Hispanic voters.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supports the Supreme Court's temporary block.
- President Trump has pushed for redistricting efforts to maintain Republican control.
- Gerrymandering involves redrawing districts and is legal for partisan reasons but illegal when based on race.
- The Supreme Court's ruling on gerrymandering from 2019 allows partisan gerrymandering but not racial.
