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Democrats Accuse GOP of Racism in Proposed Texas Map
TEXAS, JUL 31 – Texas Democrats allege the Republican map favors GOP by making some Democratic districts more Republican and could gain Republicans five additional congressional seats, legal action planned to challenge it.
- On July 30-31, 2025, Texas Democrats gathered in Austin with congressional Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries to challenge Republican plans aimed at redrawing district lines to flip five seats currently held by Democrats.
- The opposition stems from concerns that the Republican map intensifies racial gerrymandering and undermines fair elections, with Republicans aiming to expand their narrow House majority.
- Democrats filed or supported bills for independent redistricting commissions and met to strategize responses including political, governmental, and legal challenges, amid threats of quorum breaks and fines.
- Jeffries stated, “It's not simply the case that help is on the way, help is here,” and declared, “So, this fight is not over, it's just beginning,” emphasizing continued resistance.
- The dispute highlights ongoing political conflict over Texas voting maps, raising potential legal battles and signaling a sustained fight over electoral representation and minority voting rights.
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Democrats accuse GOP of racism in proposed Texas map
House Democrats are hammering President Trump and GOP leaders for their effort to redraw the congressional map in Texas, accusing the Republicans of “rigging” the system to keep a grip on power — and purposefully disenfranchising millions of minority voters in the process. “The truth of the matter is: Somebody has to have the courage to say that it's racism,” Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, told reporters Thu…
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