Federal court rejects Texas redistricting maps

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

Federal court rejects Texas redistricting maps
By APRIL CASTRO, Associated Press – 2 hours ago

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Washington-based federal court on Tuesday rejected Texas' request to approve new political districts without a trial.

In a brief ruling, the court agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice that the GOP-led Legislature used an improper standard for determining whether the new districts discriminate against minorities. The order clears the way for a trial.

The legal fight centers around a requirement in the 1965 Voting Rights Act that certain states with a history of discrimination, including Texas, be granted "preclearance" before changes in voting practices can be enacted.

The legal standard is whether proposed changes have the purpose or effect of diminishing voting rights based on race or color.



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[ceile]

1. Good.

Another attempt to dilute the democrat vote, but this time they did it to Hispanic districts. Big no-no.

[No Elephants]

7. It's "Democratic vote," not democrat vote.

[ceile]

9. You know, I debated that in my head.

Looked at it twice and figured I had a 50-50 chance. Guess I chose wrong. :)

[Firebrand Gary]

2. Excellent.

Those maps should not be designed to benefit Republicans or Democrats. They should be designed fairly for all people in Texas.

[SoapBox]

3. Hilarious...

And the GOPBagger Dictators, are furious, I'm sure...

[They_Live]

4. This makes me very happy

They spent so much time and effort on it, too. HAhahahaha. I'm sure they'll try again later when they think no one is looking, just like all their other bad ideas.

[samsingh]

5. i'm recommending a lot of posts tonight!

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I was just thinking the same thing, LOL. I am, too...

:woohoo: :hi:

[No Elephants]

8. Gee, who would have expected that from the Texas PTB?