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Target: Texas Legislature, Governor Greg Abbott, and the U.S. Department of Justice
Goal: Demand an immediate halt to partisan gerrymandering in Texas and the establishment of an independent redistricting commission to ensure fair, representative maps for all Texans.
Every person deserves to have their vote count equally, but partisan gerrymandering in Texas is undermining that fundamental right. The proposed congressional maps are designed to flip seats in favor of one party, silencing the voices of millions of Texans and disproportionately impacting communities of color.
State Rep. James Talarico and fellow lawmakers have taken a courageous stand, leaving Texas to prevent the passage of these unfair maps. Their actions have inspired people across the country to demand change and highlighted the urgent need for transparent, nonpartisan redistricting processes.
We call on the Texas Legislature, Governor Abbott, and the U.S. Department of Justice to stop the passage of gerrymandered maps and to implement an independent redistricting commission. Our democracy depends on fair representation—no more, no less.