The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 6, 2025
First Challenge to Trump-Requested Gerrymandering of Texas Congressional Maps Reaches a Federal Courtroom
The first challenge to gerrymandered Texas congressional maps reached a federal courtroom October 1st, as a three-judge panel heard testimony about the 2025 maps in a previously filed 2021 racial gerrymandering case.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Associated Press - Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
American Redistricting Project - League of United Latin American Citizens v. Abbott
Texas Tribune - Can Texas use its new congressional map for 2026? A trio of judges will decide.
Texas Tribune - At hearing, Democrats say the redistricting process was flawed from the start
U.S. District Court (via Texas Tribune) - Supplemental Complaint in League of United Latin American Citizens v. Abbott
Texas Tribune - Visual Analysis: Republicans look to gain five U.S. House districts
Groups Taking Action:
League of United Latin American Citizens, NAACP,MALDEF, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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