Trump’s Justice Dept. drops Texas suit as it retreats from voting rights cases

Tariff Whiplash: Texas' Massive Latino Economy Struggles While Trump Dithers

In one corner, a young girl fills a tray with her favorite fresh Mexican sweet bread. A family 30 feet away orders food from the taquería before finding a seat in one of many booths…

Trump’s Justice Dept. drops Texas suit as it retreats from voting rights cases

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. What happened?The U.S. Justice Department withdrew from a lawsuit alleging that Texas’ legislative and congressional district maps drawn after the 2020 U.S. census discriminated against Latino and Black voters by denying them an equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process…

Voting Rights Under Attack in the South

Supreme Court Reviews Louisiana Redistricting Case – This case now presents the next major test in this ongoing legal battle. With state leaders actively working to weaken voting protections, the outcome of this case could have national ramifications for voting rights and representation across the country.