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This week on TribCast, Eleanor and guest host Jasper Scherer discuss the latest updates in the complex redistricting case in Texas. They analyze Judge Jeff Brown’s recent ruling, the strong dissent from Judge Jerry Smith, and speculate on how the Supreme Court might address the challenging circumstances Texas has created.
Additionally, they explore the implications this case may have for the future of the Voting Rights Act.
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Tagged: 2026 elections, Congress, redistricting
Eleanor Klibanoff is the Law and Politics Reporter based in Austin, where she covers the Texas Legislature, the Office of the Attorney General, state and federal courts, as well as broader political issues.
