Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the GOP are reportedly facing backlash over a new redistricting plan. This, reportedly because the plan exhibits racial gerrymandering. Furthermore, critics say the plan is designed to dilute Black and Latino voting power, furthering Republican control of Congress.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett and other Democrats have already made their thoughts about the new redistricting plan clear. Additionally, multiple lawsuits have also been filed against it.
Now, The Shade Room’s correspondent A.B. Burns-Tucker is recapping events and breaking things down on ‘The Legal Plug.’
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More Details On Texas Governor Greg Abbott & The GOP’s Redistricting Plan
According to Burns-Tucker, Governor Abbott and the Texas GOP are being accused of cutting corners to win the state’s midterm elections. The governor reportedly called a meeting to redraw the state’s congressional map.
“Texas republicans are being accused of cooking up a new district map so rigged, it should come with a warning label: ‘May contain traces of democracy,'” Burns-Tucker tells viewers.
Per the host, Rep. Jasmine Crockett was reportedly drawn out of the district she represents. Furthermore, Burns-Tucker adds that eight lawsuits have now been filed in response to the updates.
More Details On The Public’s Response
Additionally, according to the host, the new congressional map can increase Republican congressional power in Texas from 65% to nearly 83%. However, the group is reportedly claiming that their moves are all made in the name of politics and not out of racial motivation.
“They say redistricting is about partisan advantage, not race,” Burns-Tucker explains.
Scroll above to watch as Burns-Tucker breaks down racial gerrymandering and why the GOP believes the redistricting update only reflects their recent influx of voters from minority demographics. Additionally, the host details why Republicans believe Democrats have committed similar actions in states of their choice. Lastly, Burns-Tucker breaks down how things have escalated between both parties with civil arrest warrants, reported FBI requests, and more.
