AUSTIN, TX — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge to Texas’ congressional and legislative district maps, marking another major decision in an ongoing national fight over redistricting.
The case, known as Abbott v. LULAC, was brought by Latino voting rights groups who argued that the maps unfairly diluted minority voting power. Attorneys for the plaintiffs described the maps as a clear example of racial gerrymandering, citing district lines drawn over multiple election cycles.
Texas officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, maintained that race was not a factor in the map-drawing process. Lawyers for the state argued that the districts were created without the use of racial data and were legally compliant.
The court’s decision follows heightened scrutiny of Texas redistricting after lawmakers approved new congressional maps in 2025 during a rare mid-decade effort. That move aimed to increase Republican representation and sparked broader legal and political battles across the country.
The ruling was divided along ideological lines, with the court’s liberal justices dissenting. Critics argue the decision could weaken protections against racial gerrymandering, while supporters say it reinforces states’ authority in managing elections.
The case is part of a wider national trend, as courts also recently upheld redistricting maps in other states, including California, highlighting the growing stakes of congressional map battles ahead of upcoming elections.
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