DOJ Sues Texas Over New Redistricting Maps
Posted By: ladydawgfan, 12/6/2021 10:32:41 PM
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Texas over its new redistricting maps, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday. The lawsuit, which was filed in the Western District of Texas, claims that the state violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The maps were drawn by state lawmakers during a special session and were signed and approved by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, in October. “Today, the Justice Department has filed suit against the state of Texas for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act,” Garland said in a press conference Monday.
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Gee, I don't recall the DOJ filing suit against ILLINOIS when several GOP seats were lost to redistricting by leftists!! Must have missed that one!!