Pro-Democracy Rallies Rock Across the U.S. Against Texas Redistricting Plan
Pro-democracy activists and labor groups organized nationwide rallies protesting the Trump administration's push for Texas to redraw its congressional map favoring Republicans. Beto O'Rourke and Drucilla Tigner voiced strong opposition, as Texas Democrats fled to block the plan. Governor Abbott called a second session amid ongoing political tussles.
In a nationwide show of defiance, pro-democracy activists and labor groups staged rallies across the United States protesting the Trump administration's efforts to have Texas redraw its congressional map in favor of Republicans.
Among the notable voices at the Texas protest was former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, who criticized the redistricting push as a fear-driven maneuver against the power of democratic activism. The protests were part of over 300 events organized in 44 states and Washington, D.C., gathering tens of thousands of participants.
The Texas Democrats prevented a vote on the redistricting by fleeing the state, a strategic move that has led Governor Greg Abbott to call for a second special session. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a redistricting plan that could offset GOP gains by securing additional seats for Democrats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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