Republican state senators in Indiana may just have been being smart politicians when they voted against a gerrymandering bill. But they also set a heartening example of courage in public life https://t.co/mBy3Q7saENIllustration: David Simonds https://t.co/NpLCCNgINP ...

Republican state senators in Indiana may just have been being smart politicians when they voted against a gerrymandering bill. But they also set a heartening example of courage in public life https://t.co/M9x0MZDEOW ...

Senator Reverend Rafael Waro is Democrat of Georgia who has been very outspoken about those expiring healthc care subsidies and he joins me now. Senator, uh, welcome news to you that this actually is going to happen. Mike Johnson saying today that while there won't be a vote before the end of the year that they will take up a vote in the House on the extension of the subsidies in the new year.What's your response in the Senate. Well, I can tell you as someone who comes from a state that's seeing the impact ...

Legal & Political Landscape - The Supreme Court is considering a case regarding Texas's congressional map, which has been challenged as racial gerrymandering that violates the US Constitution [1][5] - A lower court, with a judge appointed by Donald Trump, found that Texas engaged in racial gerrymandering by targeting districts with Black and Latino voters [4][5][18] - The Supreme Court's decision could impact the use of the 2021 map, potentially preventing the GOP from gaining five more seats in Texas [8] - The case is part of a broader legal battle involving race and redistricting, including a Louisiana case concerning the Voting Rights Act [6][7] Redistricting & Legal Challenges - Multiple states, including California, New York, Missouri, and North Carolina, are facing legal challenges related to redistricting efforts [9][11][12] - These challenges involve allegations of gerrymandering and voter suppression, leading to ongoing legal battles [10][12] - The Supreme Court's involvement in these cases is notable, given concerns about the court entering into political matters related to drawing electoral maps [14] Key Arguments & Potential Outcomes - The central argument against the Texas map is that it uses race to disadvantage Black and Latino voters, which is claimed to be unconstitutional [5][17][18] - If the Supreme Court agrees that race was impermissibly used, the Texas map could be blocked, impacting the balance of power in the state [8][18] - The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how race can be considered in redistricting processes nationwide [5][6]

We've got some breaking news now out of Texas where a federal court has blocked that state's newly drawn congressional map on the grounds it appears to be unconstitutional. MS Now legal affairs reporter Fallon Gallagher joins me now. What else did the court have to say? >> Chris, this is a massive blow for the Republicans who wanted to redraw this map to include those five seats. So basically what this three judge panel has ruled is that that map is now unconstitutional and they must use the 2021 map. are s ...

We've got some breaking news now out of Texas where a federal court has blocked that state's newly drawn congressional map on the grounds it appears to be unconstitutional. MS Now legal affairs reporter Fallon Gallagher joins me now. What else did the court have to say.>> Chris, this is a massive blow for the Republicans who wanted to redraw this map to include those five seats. So basically what this three judge panel has ruled is that that map is now unconstitutional and they must use the 2021 map. They'r ...

Legal & Political Analysis - A federal court blocked Texas's newly drawn congressional map, deeming it unconstitutional due to race-based gerrymandering [1][3] - The court mandates the use of the 2021 map for congressional districts [2] - There is a December 8th deadline to have congressional maps in place for the 2026 midterms [6] - The existing 2021 map should be used to avoid disruption for the 2026 midterms [6][7] Potential Future Implications - Similar cases regarding racial gerrymandering could arise in other states, referencing a case in California [4] - Challenges to the court's decision could extend the process, potentially making it difficult to implement changes before the midterms [5]

Donald Trump's redistricting obsession, his aim to further tilt the electoral map in his favor ahead of the midterms hasn't exactly gone according to his plan. A devastating losses last week in California, where California voters approved a direct response to Texas with a new congressional map of their own. And in Virginia, where Democrats are threatening to do the very same thing.But as NBC News reports today, quote, "Two Republicans close to the White House say there are growing concerns in the party that ...

Republicans are overplaying their hand on gerrymandering, writes @MaryEllenKlas, making their members more vulnerable to a wave election (via @opinion) https://t.co/L8LzXo2BEt ...

Redistricting and Gerrymandering - The report highlights a "gerrymandering arms race" driven by Donald Trump's influence on Republican-controlled states to redraw congressional maps in their favor [6] - Four Republican-controlled states (Texas, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina) have already redrawn their maps at Trump's direction, potentially flipping nine seats to Republicans [3][4] - California Democrats responded by approving a measure (Prop 50) to redraw congressional districts, potentially flipping up to five seats to Democrats [1] - Republicans are attempting to solidify their voter base through redistricting, but this strategy could backfire if voters are angered by the party's actions [8][9] - The report mentions lawsuits filed by Republicans to stop California's redistricting efforts, with predictions of their failure [3][16][17][18] Election Integrity and Voter Turnout - The report suggests that high voter turnout in recent elections indicates an energized electorate standing up for democracy [12][13][15] - Concerns were raised about potential voter suppression tactics, such as monitoring election sites and the presence of ICE agents, but these did not materialize [19] - Voter ID was on the ballot in Maine and lost by 20 percentage points, indicating a rejection of this Republican-backed measure [15] Political Strategy and Future Elections - House Speaker Mike Johnson believes controlling the maps through redistricting is how Republicans will win [6] - Donald Trump initially blamed others for Republican losses but is expected to employ his full range of tactics, including claims of fraud, in the 2026 midterm elections [20][21][22][23] - The report emphasizes the need for Democratically controlled states to respond in kind to Republican gerrymandering efforts [5][10]