LWV Slams Texas Gerrymandering: A Call to Action Against Discriminatory Redistricting

The current mid-cycle redistricting map in Texas appears crafted to skew elections and marginalize voters. This initiative, reportedly spurred by former President Trump, reflects a desperate bid to retain influence. Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans seem to manipulate the redistricting process, catering to an unpopular leader willing to undermine constitutional integrity for personal gain.The League of Women Voters has long opposed partisan gerrymandering and mid-cycle redistricting, as these strategies disenfranchise eligible voters. Historically, Texas has employed gerrymandering to negatively impact Black and Brown populations. Latino voters, who were merely symbols during Trump’s campaign, now face heightened scrutiny from ICE and increased police profiling, further exacerbating dehumanization through this gerrymandering effort.Texans merit equitable maps that accurately represent their communities, rather than politically motivated lines designed to preserve power. The League of Women Voters of the United States and Texas stands firm against this constitutional assault and reaffirms its commitment to combating gerrymandering statewide.

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