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Texas Voters Launch Federal Challenge Against Controversial Redistricting Map, Accusing State Officials of Racial Gerrymandering

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A coalition of voters in Texas initiated a federal lawsuit on Saturday against House Bill 4, the state’s newly adopted congressional map. The National Redistricting Foundation is backing the challenge, which alleges that state officials intentionally targeted majority-minority districts in urban areas, such as Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth, to strengthen Anglo representation across Texas’s congressional seats. The legal filing, known as the Second Supplemental Complaint, targets Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Governor Greg Abbott. The coalition aims to prevent the implementation of HB 4 in upcoming elections, requesting a court ruling that declares … Read more

Interactive Map Reveals Dynamic State-by-State Abortion Law Landscape Across the U.S.

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Following the historic overturning of Roe v Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, which removed federal protection for abortion rights, individual states have taken diverse paths in legislating abortion access. As the dust settles on the national level, the battleground shifts to state capitols, underscoring an ongoing and intense legal and cultural struggle regarding this contentious issue. As of mid-2023, fourteen states have implemented near-total bans on abortion, significantly altering the landscape of reproductive rights in America. States like Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Iowa have enacted laws restricting abortions past approximately six weeks – … Read more