Texas House Republicans made a blatant move to gerrymander redistricting maps and weaken the voting power of communities of color. In-state Democrats quickly rebelled against the absurdity. Now New York and others are joining the fight.

The U.S Constitution dictates that redistricting happens after the decennial census process so that voting lines can accurately reflect populations, allocate funds, and have proper representation in government.

“Democrats in the Texas state legislature have righteously refused to vote on a gerrymandered congressional map that is designed to rig the midterm elections for House Republicans,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a statement. “The courage, conviction and character Texas Democrats are displaying is the embodiment of good trouble as

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