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Texas Racial Gerrymander REJECTED. Abbott’s Words & Sloppy DOJ Errors Expose Racial Intent.

2025-11-19 News & Politics
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Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
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Texas Federal Court Strikes Down Racially Gerrymandered Map, Citing Abbott’s Own Admissions.

Federal judges blocked Texas's controversial redistricting map because state leaders, including Governor Abbott, admitted the intent was based on race, directly contradicting their legal defense. You gain crucial insight into how judicial rulings weaponize administrative admissions against political maneuvering.

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  • The federal court ruled that Texas engaged in racial gerrymandering for the 2026 cycle maps.
  • Judge Jeffrey Brown, a Trump appointee, confirmed "substantial evidence" linked the map changes to race, not merely politics.
  • Governor Abbott's reference to a flawed DOJ letter in his proclamation, while simultaneously arguing no racial intent in court, exposed the motive.
  • The ruling mandates Texas revert to the 2021 enacted map for the 2026 congressional elections, though an appeal to the Supreme Court is certain. This discussion centers on the immediate consequences of the federal ruling blocking Texas's redistricting plan engineered to remove Democratic seats. It highlights the contradictions in the state's legal strategy and explains the critical role of the Supreme Court's upcoming decision in the Cala case, which will impact all future Voting Rights Act challenges.

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Texas got exposed by its own statements—Abbott’s words made the racial intent undeniable. Federal judges rejected Texas’s racially gerrymandered map after Abbott’s own statements and an error-filled DOJ letter exposed the racial intent behind the redistricting. The court used Texas’s own record to prove that race—not politics—drove the map. With the 2026 cycle approaching, the ruling forces Texas into a legal corner with its defense undermined by its own admissions. 🔥 Texas’s map was blocked after a federal court found racial gerrymandering rooted in the state’s own record. 🔥 Judge Brown cited “substantial evidence” that Texas redistricted based on race—not politics. 🔥 Abbott’s statements directing redistricting in response to the DOJ letter exposed the racial motive. 🔥 The DOJ letter contained “so many factual, legal, and typographical errors,” weakening Texas’s defense. 🔥 Texas’s shifting explanations and sloppy filings were used against them in court. 🔥 “This map was racially done” and the court confirmed it with Texas’s own words. #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #Texas #VotingRights #Gerrymandering #Abbott #FederalCourt #CivilRights We’ve launched our official Telegram channel. Follow for the latest videos from #RolandMartinUnfiltered & Black Star Network. No algorithms. Just updates. 👉🏾 t.me/blackstarnetwork Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@rodneymcnary2572 2025-11-19

I’m so glad that judge SLAPPED their ignorance down.

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@homerjs225 2025-11-19

Once again, the party that claims they aren't racist are caught being racist.

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@Dvco33333 2025-11-19

"The only rights you have are the ones you're willing to fight for."

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@sheliarobinson436 2025-11-19

Need to get Abbott out

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@Sickniccc 2025-11-19

I’m so glad there’s still some hope in the judicial system 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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@sharonmaclean8122 2025-11-19

Great news for Texas and fair voting

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@richardcolemanjr3749 2025-11-19

EDUCATE THEM Mr. Roland. These classes are mandatory. Especially in 26 and 28.

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@myronstewart4774 2025-11-19

One thing we must all remember they may be able to change and control congressional maps but they can’t control how people may vote!

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@veronicajade20 2025-11-19

Good. Texas is trying implement a racist gerrymandering map and they're not going to get away with it. 😒

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@jaggillar6680 2025-11-19

If it goes to the Scotus 6 they will allow the map. They dont care about justice anymore.

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