Congressional districts are typically redrawn every 10 years. They were last mapped ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. But Texas is weighing a change this summer. According to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the move comes after Trump’s Department of Justice sent a letter stating that four districts, held most recently by Democrats, are unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered.
Critics say it’s a ploy for Republicans to hold onto seats in Congress.
We hear from Jonathan Cervas, professor at Carnegie Mellon University specializing in redistricting and voting rights.
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