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The next steps in California Democrats’ plan to counter Texas Republicans’ redistricting push
California voters in 2010 gave the power to draw congressional maps to an independent commission, with the goal of making the process less partisan. The commission last redrew maps following the 2020 census, and the maps were in place for the 2022 and 2024 U.S. House elections.
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NYT columnist claims Trump and Abbott’s Texas redistricting plans are 'mustard gas on our democracy'
New York Times columnist David Brooks compared Trump's Texas redistricting efforts to 'mustard gas' on democracy, criticizing both parties' gerrymandering tactics.
Primetime' for a conversation about the ongoing Trump-backed redistricting efforts in Texas as his colleagues prepare to return to the state. He also talks about the Trump-Putin summit, calling it a "stunning disappointment.
Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting debate may drown it out.
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Hundreds rally in Oakland against Texas redistricting, including some who oppose Newsom's plan
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to redraw congressional districts in Texas.
Protests are taking place across the country as California and Texas face battles over redrawing congressional maps.
Several Dallas and Fort Worth-area Black advocacy groups gathered Saturday morning at Friendship West Baptist Church to speak against a Republican-led effort to redraw the U.S. Congressional districts in Texas.
The event was part of a national day of action, "Fight the Trump Takover," in protest of the redrawing of congressional maps in Texas. Protestors gathered on the Union and Eastmoreland overpasses and held signs and banners with statements such as "Resist" and "Stop Trump Save Democracy."