Federal Court Blocks Texas' New Congressional Map, Orders Reversion to 2021 Boundaries
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A federal court has blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, citing racial gerrymandering, and ordered a return to the 2021 district lines.
A federal court has blocked Texas from implementing its newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, citing evidence of racial gerrymandering. The three-judge panel ordered the state to revert to the 2021 district boundaries while the case proceeds.
The ruling is a setback for Texas Republicans and former President Donald Trump, who had advocated for the redistricting to bolster the GOP's slim majority in the U.S. House. The new map was designed to shift Democratic-held seats to Republican control ahead of the midterm elections.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who signed the new map into law, announced plans to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. He defended the redistricting, stating it was intended to better reflect Texans' conservative voting preferences.
The court's decision comes amid ongoing legal battles over redistricting efforts in several states, highlighting the contentious nature of electoral map drawing and its implications for future elections.
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