Florida Supreme Court upholds congressional map, eliminates majority-Black district
The court rejected a challenge to the state’s congressional map, a decision that weakens the influence of Black...
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law one of the most significant pieces of civil rights...
Tarrant County seeks dismissal of racial gerrymandering lawsuit, faces second challenge
Tarrant County and County Judge Tim O'Hare filed a formal motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit on...
Senate reintroduces ‘The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’
Senate Democrats have officially reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a sweeping legislative...
Federal court holds hearing on restoring preclearance requirements in Alabama
A three‑judge federal panel will hear arguments on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to decide whether Alabama should...
Appeals court blocks private lawsuits under Voting Rights Act’s disability assistance provision
This provision guarantees that voters who need assistance due to disability, blindness, or inability to read...
Texas Senate begins virtual congressional redistricting hearings
The Senate’s hearings run from July 25 through July 29, 2025, each focusing on specific regions across the...
Texas House brings redistricting hearings to Arlington, Austin, and Houston
The hearings are part of a broader statewide tour aimed at gathering public input on proposed...
Gov. Abbott calls special legislative session after DOJ warns Texas maps are unconstitutional
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state lawmakers back to Austin for a special legislative session...
Who is Jolanda Jones, a member of the Texas House Committee on Redistricting
Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, a Democrat from Houston, is currently serving on the Texas House...
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