How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps

A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is obstructing redrawn congressional maps sought by Trump, leading to a broader nationwide redistricting fight. As Texas Republicans escalate pressure with civil arrest warrants and fines, Democrats remain in blue states, asserting that the mid-cycle redistricting is a partisan power grab aimed at securing additional GOP seats for the 2026 elections.

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