Texas court blocks Trump-backed redistricting plan

By Blaise Gainey

Published November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM EST

A federal court has blocked the Republican-led redistricting of the congressional map in Texas, dealing a blow to President Trump's effort to shape the landscape for next year's midterm elections.

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