So, the Supreme Court might just have the final say on Texas's rigged congressional map. On Friday, Samuel Alito Alito temporarily reinstated the jerrymandered map, which could give the GOP five more seats in next year's midterms. Last week, a panel of federal judges threw out the map on the grounds that it is likely unconstitutional.Moments ago, a deadline passed for the map's challengers, led by Elias Law Group, to file a response to the administrative stay. And speaking of deadlines, the court doesn't ha ...

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]

When you talk to voters across the board, Republicans, Democrats, independents, they all say, "We don't like gerrymandering." But what we're seeing in California, I'd say, is Democrats willing to get their hands a little dirty. Uh willing to gerrymander because they've been gerrymandered against in other states. This is the pitch that Governor Nuome made to California voters and they turned out.I mean, you have really big turnout for a proposition about redistricting. as an election policy reporter, like I' ...

California Proposition 50 & Redistricting - Prop 50 aims to redraw California's 52 congressional districts, potentially giving Democrats five more House seats [1] - The initiative is a temporary measure with a sunset in 2030, coinciding with the new census [14] - Four states have enacted redistricting laws, with California and four others seemingly on track, and five more considering it [10] - A New York Times analysis suggests a domino effect could lead to a net gain of two to six seats for Republicans [11] Voting & Election Integrity - Approximately 30% of registered voters had already returned ballots early [4] - California has a sophisticated, accurate, and reliable voting system with same-day voting [5][6] - The state will have its own people on site to ensure the right to vote is protected and every vote is counted, in response to potential DOJ election monitors [7] - The main role of state election observers is to ensure people can register and vote without interference [9] Political Context & Allegations - The President claims the voting is rigged and mail-in voting is under serious legal and criminal review [1] - The Lieutenant Governor characterizes the President's claims as a desperate plea from someone trying to take food away from children [3] - Republicans have been working on voter suppression and gerrymandering for years [13] - Prop 50 is a response to the President's alleged demand for Texas to engage in more gerrymandering [14]

Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to the political arena—this time as the celebrity muscle against a state ballot measure in California that would bring back gerrymandering to favor Democrats. 🔗: https://t.co/xtEOnCJTqw https://t.co/wl7edZwOgV ...