
News from Democracy Docket
Top Democracy Docket News

Texas Politics · TexasTexas Republicans unveiled a proposal for new congressional maps Wednesday as a redistricting battle heats up across the country.The maps are expected to create five new House seats that President Trump won by double digits in November. Trump had pressed Lone Star State Republicans to redraw the lines to protect the party’s narrow 219-212 House majority in next year’s midterms.
See the Story
Texas GOP unveils new planned congressional map
46% Center coverage: 130 sources

Texas Politics · TexasAttorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 Democrats from the state House, the latest in a flurry of unprecedented actions aiming to resume business at the Capitol and pass new congressional maps to benefit Republicans.
See the Story
Ken Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to expel 13 House Democrats over redistricting standoff
47% Center coverage: 78 sources