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Texas for All Rally Protests New Redistricting Maps

Progressives protested efforts to redraw Texas congressional maps mid-decade, with experts estimating the GOP could gain five House seats, challenging historical redistricting norms.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- People packed the capital lawn on Saturday morning for the "Texas for All" rally protesting the state's plan to redraw redistricting maps. "I ask you, do not allow this moment to pass without a fight," said former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke. "Do what you can with what you have where you area today and every single day going forward. Are we together on this?" It was a sentiment echoed by others in the crowd. Controversy …

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Punto y Coma MX In Austin, more than 5,000 protesters gathered in front of the city's capitol in a show of defiance against the Republican president.Oppositors to the U.S. President Donald Trump's government this Saturday held protests in some states of the country against the Republican-led plan to redistribute the Texas electoral map for the benefit of his party in the face of the 2026 legislative elections.The demonstrations had as their core…

Mediafax The former congressman, Beto O’Rourke, who supported the protesters: “This is because they are afraid. They are afraid of the power I see here today.” Also, Drucilla Tigner, leader of the pro-democracy group, Texas for All announced that 300 demonstrations were organized in 44 states and Washington DC. The protests took place on the basis of the Texas election card initiative to add five additional places to the Republican Party. Democr…

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