Author: Michael Phillips
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Abbott’s CAIR “Terror” Label Sparks New Legal Fight — and Rekindles Texas’ Long Debate Over Islamophobia
Governor Greg Abbott’s designation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a “terrorist organization” has sparked potential legal challenges in Texas. Critics warn this could violate First Amendment rights, create due process issues, and exacerbate Islamophobia. CAIR plans to contest the label, promising a contentious legal battle over state authority and civil rights.
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Supreme Court Green-Lights Texas’s 2025 Congressional Map Despite Racial-Gerrymandering Concerns
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to utilize its redrawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, despite a lower court’s concerns about racial discrimination. Critics argue the map undermines minority voting power, potentially increasing Republican seats. Ongoing legal challenges signify a contentious redistricting landscape ahead, impacting minority representation in Congress.
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Supreme Court Pumps the Brakes on Texas Redistricting Order, Preserves Current Maps—For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily upheld Texas’ congressional map while it examines a lower court ruling that found the state’s district boundaries diluted minority votes. This case highlights the ongoing tension between state legislatures and federal courts regarding redistricting and raises concerns about racial gerrymandering amid upcoming elections.
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