The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 13, 2025
Apparent Racial Gerrymandering in Tarrant County, TX Draws Condemnation and a VRA Lawsuit. The County’s Reply? It’s OK. It was for Political Reasons.
Tarrant County, Texas county commissioners approved a new county redistricting map June 3rd diluting the votes of Black and Hispanic voters, but commissioners claim the gerrymandering was for “political”, not racial reasons. The map likely eliminates a majority minority district, and has drawn widespread condemnation and a Voting Rights Act lawsuit.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Texas Tribune - (2021) Historically red Tarrant County diversified in the last decade. Now Republicans are trying to divide up its voters of color.
Tarrant County - Tarrant County Redistricting 2025
Fort Worth Telegram - Are Tarrant’s proposed redistricting maps racial gerrymanders? We asked experts
UCLA Voting Rights Project - Tarrant County Analysis
KDFW Fox 4 News - SMU researcher says proposed Tarrant County redistricting 'diminishes' voting power
U.S. District Court (via Democracy Docket) - Complaint in Jackson v. Tarrant County
CBS News Texas - Tarrant County citizens file lawsuit against new redistricting map
KERA - (Update) Tarrant County approves $250K contract with law firm to fight racial gerrymandering lawsuit
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause TX, Lone Star Project
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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