Wisconsin’s midterm redistricting showdown hinges on arare legal process from 2011, now sparking a new battle over congressional maps. Despite previous court rejections, recent lawsuits alleging the map’s unconstitutionality have led the GOP-controlled legislature to invoke this little-known law—created under Scott Walker—to bypass usual hurdles. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has appointed special panels to hear the cases, an unprecedented move amid shifting court dynamics. This fight could reshape districts, potentially favoring Democrats, yet its outcome remains uncertain. Will this legal gamble alter Wisconsin’s political landscape? Click to find out more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/redistricting-fight-shifts-wisconsin-judicial-panels-may-pick-new-maps-rcna248281 #Redistricting #Wisconsin #Midterms #Gerrymandering #VotingRights #SupremeCourt #elections2024
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Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next?
Trump has put election deniers in charge of overseeing “election integrity” for the 2026 midterms.SCOTUS Lets Texas Use GOP-Friendly Congressional Map as Legal Battle Continues
Texas can use its new, GOP-friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect. With the Dec. 8 candidate filing deadline fast approaching, the high court’s decision likely means Texas’ new map will be used for the 2026 midterm elections.
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#Indiana #Republicans defy #Trump & reject his #House #redistricting push in the state
Indiana’s Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map Thursday that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from Trump & delivering a stark setback to…[rig] next year’s #midterms.
The vote was overwhelmingly against the proposed redistricting, with more Republicans opposing than supporting the measure.
#law #VoterSupression #VotingRights
https://apnews.com/article/indiana-lawmakers-redistricting-final-vote-80e3e546fc7acec4a7bd7cd110787375
The Republicans fighting Trump’s latest redistricting plan
Disabled Voters Are Challenging South Carolina’s Draconian Ballot Laws
Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio reveal a significant focus for Republicans! Trump's advisers are eyeing the Supreme Court, believing upcoming rulings on the Voting Rights Act and redistricting could dramatically reshape the political landscape in the GOP's favor. Get the full story from Axios via Alternet: https://www.alternet.org/supreme-court-midterms/ #SCOTUS #Midterms2026 #VotingRights
Indiana’s House passed a new GOP-controlled congressional map aimed at securing all nine seats, making it tougher for Democrats André Carson and Frank Mrvan to keep their seats. However, the map faces resistance in the Republican-controlled Senate, where some senators warn they lack enough support, sparking escalating tensions. Trump has threatened primary challenges against skeptical Republicans, amid threats of violence targeting Indiana GOP members. With the Senate meeting only in January, time is tight, and legal battles could delay implementation ahead of 2026 primaries. This fight adds to a broader national struggle over gerrymandering and electoral fairness. Will courts or political pressure ultimately decide? More here: https://newrepublic.com/post/204052/indiana-house-republicans-pass-map-erasing-democratic-seats?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/politics #Gerrymandering #Election2026 #Redistricting #Midterms #SupremeCourt #PoliticalBattles #votingrights
Your Private Data Is Building Trump’s Voter Purge Machine
The Supreme Court's revival of a Texas map could sway five House seats, intensifying the fight over unfair partisan redistricting ahead of 2026. Liberal justices criticize this move as boosting Republican control despite concerns over voting rights. Explore the full analysis by CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/supreme-court-revives-pro-republican-texas-voting-map.html #SCOTUS #Redistricting #Texas #VotingRights
**SCOTUS Stay in *Abbott v. LULAC* (Dec. 4, 2025)**
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a608_7khn.pdf
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use its new 2025 congressional map for the 2026 elections, granting a stay of a lower-court ruling that found the map likely to be an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
A three-judge district court, after a nine-day hearing with extensive evidence, concluded that Texas had drawn districts predominantly on the basis of race, violating the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The Supreme Court majority disagreed, saying the lower court failed to apply the presumption of legislative good faith and acted too close to an election cycle, risking disruption.
A concurring opinion framed the map as partisan rather than racial, emphasizing that challengers needed to show a viable race-neutral alternative. The dissent argued the Court improperly displaced the trial court’s thorough fact-finding and credibility assessments, which pointed strongly toward racial predominance.
The ruling comes amid a surge of mid-decade redistricting fights as states seek to reshape political maps before the 2026 midterms. Practically, the decision strengthens legislatures’ hands and makes judicial intervention less likely when challenges arise late in the election calendar.
*(Summary courtesy of ChatGPT)*
#SCOTUS #Texas #redistricting #votingrights #lawandpolitics
**My take:**
Decisions like this one undermine the legitimacy of the United States Supreme Court. That is an extremely unfortunate reality these days when we are faced with a presidential regime that daily demonstrates its fascist tendencies and agenda. Today, we need a strong system of separation of powers in government. Nevertheless, in our time, the Supreme Court's ultra-conservative majority appears to act mostly as a rubber stamp for the Trump administration's agenda.
As a lawyer, it hurts me to say such things about our Supreme Court. I believe in our United States system of government and law. However, while my assessment may seem cynical, I know how the game is played. It's disturbing. These days, I am simply a hell of a lot more skeptical than ever before of anything that comes out of the Supreme Court. I hope my trust will be restored someday.
Abbie VanSickle reveals a monumental Supreme Court decision that will impact the 2026 midterms! Texas' GOP-favored redistricting maps have been cleared, aligning with President Trump's efforts to gain a partisan edge. This action brings fair representation and electoral integrity into question. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/us/politics/supreme-court-texas-congressional-maps.html #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #VotingRights #Texas
"If we don’t stop this monstrous expansion of power now — if we allow centralized data-hoarding under the guise of “election integrity” — we hand over our privacy, our democracy and, ultimately, our freedoms."
Saturday Report 11/29/25 — Is a cornered party as dangerous as a cornered rat?
https://hartmannreport.com/p/saturday-report-112925-is-a-cornered
#surveillance #bigbrother #elections #votingrights #immigration #civilliberties #bigdata
Mark Joseph Stern reports on the Wisconsin Supreme Court's challenge to GOP gerrymandering, which could impact voter disenfranchisement. The court is scrutinizing maps, with one conservative justice misquoting a crucial SCOTUS ruling. Discover how this move could reshape the state's political landscape and uphold democratic principles. https://www.alternet.org/wisconsin-supreme-court-elon-musk/ #Gerrymandering #VotingRights
#VotingRights #StopVoterSuppression #TakeAction 🚨 Stop the “Show-Your-Papers” Voter Suppression Rule
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-the-show-your-papers-voter-suppression-rule
#VotingRights #VoteByMail #Petition Will you add your name to our petition to support legislation to guarantee Vote by Mail in all 50 states? | action.retiredamericanspac.org
https://action.retiredamericanspac.org/vbm-nationwide-new-nc
#VotingRights #StopVoterSuppression #TakeAction 🚨 Stop the “Show-Your-Papers” Voter Suppression Rule
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stop-the-show-your-papers-voter-suppression-rule
#votingrights #GOP #uspolitics
The Salt Lake Tribune https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2025/11/21/utahs-new-congressional-map-had/
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
Terri Williams, who lives in northern Texas, started volunteering as a high schooler in the mid-1970s—at first for Planned Parenthood, educating people about birth control. In retirement, she hasn’t stopped. Linda McMahon’s 2024 nomination as President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Education, a prelude to attempts in dismantling the department, led Williams to double down on […]https://murica.website/2025/11/turns-out-fighting-fascism-helps-you-live-longer/