Texas’s legislative map was adjusted in response to President Trump’s plan to increase Republican seats in Congress for 2026. The map alteration, intended to generate more Republican representation, is currently in effect. The legal challenge argued the map’s design could unfairly disadvantage certain groups. The Supreme Court has ruled against the request, preserving the existing map. This decision does not offer an explanation for the map’s design or address concerns about potential bias, but clarifies the legal process for challenging electoral maps.
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