The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Texas can use a contentious congressional map favoring Republicans for the 2026 midterms, overturning a lower court’s block citing racial gerrymandering. The decision split along ideological lines, with conservatives supporting the map. This ruling may spur further partisan redistricting efforts nationwide as both parties seek to gain seats. Gerrymandering remains controversial, particularly regarding racial implications, despite the Supreme Court’s limitations on federal intervention.
