Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) erupted in anger after the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that Texas Republicans can move forward with their new congressional map — a procedural but pivotal decision that cements the GOP’s advantage heading into the 2026 midterms.
The justices, in a 6–3 order issued December 4, left in place an earlier stay that had blocked a lower court’s injunction against the map, allowing Texas to use it while ongoing litigation continues. The decision effectively ends months of uncertainty and secures the GOP-drawn lines for the next election cycle.
The redistricting plan, enacted by the Texas Legislature last year, could net up to five additional Republican seats in Congress by consolidating Democrat-heavy urban areas and redrawing several competitive districts. State Republicans argued the map reflects population growth and new voting trends, while Democrats accused them of racial gerrymandering designed to weaken minority representation.
