Bulwark Takes Rep. Fletcher: Trump May LOSE the Texas Map Fight!
Nov 20, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Lizzie Fletcher, U.S. Representative from Texas and former lawyer, dives into the recent Texas redistricting ruling. She reveals unexpected findings of racial discrimination by a Trump-appointed judge. The conversation explores the implications for the 2026 elections and shifts in Hispanic voter demographics. Fletcher emphasizes the necessity for Democrats to engage politically and the importance of grassroots movements in Texas. Amidst challenges, she expresses optimism for future electoral reform and coalition-building efforts.
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Surprising Bipartisan Judicial Rebuke
- A Trump-appointed judge ruled Texas' mid-cycle map discriminatory and enjoined the 2025 map for 2026 elections.
- The opinion found race was used illegally in both rhetoric and map design, offering a detailed roadmap for challenge.
Injunction Now Heads To The Supreme Court
- The district court issued a preliminary injunction to use the 2021 map for 2026 while the constitutional claim proceeds.
- Texas appealed directly to the Supreme Court and will likely seek a stay, so the injunction's fate now rests with SCOTUS.
A Focused Constitutional Strategy
- The opinion is 160 pages with maps and a systematic recounting of evidence showing illegal racial considerations.
- Because plaintiffs brought constitutional claims (14th/15th Amendments), the case avoids entanglement with the current VRA questions before the Supreme Court.