Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Texas can use a new congressional district map for the 2026 elections. The map has sparked controversy because it is designed to give an advantage to Republicans. The decision could lead to more states changing their district maps in favor of one political party.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a newly drawn district map for the 2026 midterm elections.
- The court's conservative justices supported the decision, while the liberal justices opposed it.
- A lower court had previously blocked the map, citing racial gerrymandering concerns.
- Texas appealed, arguing that campaigning had already started and the map was needed.
- Gerrymandering involves drawing district lines to favor one political party.
- President Trump encouraged Texas to create a map favoring Republicans.
- Texas currently has 38 House seats, with 25 held by Republicans.
- Other states, like Missouri and North Carolina, have also passed partisan maps recently.
