Texas’ New Congressional Map Immediately Challenged with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias
Texas’ New Congressional Map Immediately Challenged with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias Hours after the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map on Saturday, a lawsuit has been filed against Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson, alleging the redrawn districts are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws. The controversial legislation, which Governor Abbott has vowed to “swiftly” sign into law, aims to bolster Republican representation in Congress. The 67-page complaint, brought by 13 Texas residents, argues that…