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Federal judges blocked Texas from using its newly redrawn congressional map for 2026, ruling the GOP-led redistricting showed “substantial evidence” of racial gerrymandering.

The decision is a major blow to Trump and Republicans seeking five additional House seats; state pledges to appeal.

In response to Texas, Californian voters in November approved new congressional district maps that favor Democrats.

WASHINGTON — A federal court has blocked Texas from moving forward with a new congressional map hastily drawn in recent months to net Republicans up to five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections.

The ruling on Tuesday is a major p

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