Racial Gerrymandering Case in Texas
A three-judge district court ruled the 2025 map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Texas must revert to the 2021 map for 2026 elections.
Plaintiffs cited a DOJ letter and demographic data showing majority Black and Latino districts.
December 8 filing deadline creates uncertainty for the 2026 primary.
Outcome impacts control of the House after 2026 midterms.
President Trump urged Texas to redraw map to gain five seats.
Conservative justices may uphold GOP-friendly map under Purcell principle.
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