Republican leaders in Texas are pushing for a gerrymandered congressional map, prompting a walkout by state Democratic lawmakers. This conflict has sparked similar retaliation from Democratic leaders in California and New York, alongside encouragement from Trump for Indiana conservatives to redraw their districts. Governor Greg Abbott threatens to further redistrict, potentially increasing Republican districts or eliminating Democratic ones. However, political and legal limits exist, notably protections for minority voters under the Voting Rights Act and requirements for districts to maintain equal populations.
Republican leaders in Texas are attempting to implement a gerrymandered congressional map, leading to a walkout by Democratic lawmakers to block its passage, despite threats of arrest.
The redistricting conflict is expanding, with California and New York Democrats planning retaliatory actions to redraw their own maps, encouraged by Trump's calls for similar actions in Indiana.
Governor Greg Abbott's threats include increasing new Republican districts or eliminating existing Democratic ones, but aggressive gerrymandering may risk putting Republican candidates in jeopardy.
Legal limits on redistricting include protections for minority voters under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the requirement for districts to have equal populations.
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