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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Texas to Challenge Statewide Redistricting Plans

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that it has filed a lawsuit under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act against the State of Texas and the Texas Secretary of State, challenging the State’s redistricting plans for the Texas congressional delegation and the Texas House of Representatives.

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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against the State of Texas to Challenge Statewide Redistricting Plans

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Updated February 5, 2025
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Voting and Elections
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Office of the Associate Attorney General
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