Court strikes down Texas map in setback for Trump over racial gerrymandering

A US district court on Tuesday struck down a Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans to secure five additional House seats, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump. The judges ruled that the map amounted to unlawful racial gerrymandering and cannot be used in the 2026 midterm elections.

Court strikes down Texas map in setback for Trump over racial gerrymandering
A US district court on Tuesday struck down a Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans to secure five additional House seats, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump. The judges ruled that the map amounted to unlawful racial gerrymandering and cannot be used in the 2026 midterm elections.