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A decade of Supreme Court rulings have given states increasingly unfettered power in redistricting
For now, the Voting Rights Act imposes some restraints, but the court has also signaled it could further weaken the landmark ...
What Supreme Court Justices Said About Gerrymandering
The Texas showdown has revived gerrymandering fears as the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho ruling left redistricting power ...
Supreme Court could end race-based voting districts. Good. They're antiquated. | Opinion
A redistricting war between red and blue states has erupted – and it's bigger than Texas. Here's what to know about Louisiana ...
Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Texans pay the price. | Opinion
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and it's clear that Texans still needs its protections.
Texas redistricting battle escalates as Abbott asks court to remove top Democrat
The redistricting battle in Texas continues to escalate as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the state Supreme Court to ...
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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees
The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants ...
Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats in redistricting showdown
Texas leaders are trying to force a vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors Republicans — teeing up a showdown ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Beto O'Rourke PAC over Texas redistricting walkout
The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave ...
Law scholars say Gov. Abbott’s bid to oust Rep. Wu is unprecedented, lacks legal basis
Quorum breaking has a long history in Texas; however, Gov. Greg Abbott’s Tuesday petition to the state’s Supreme Court is unprecedented and lacks evidence, legal experts tell KXAN.