The U.S. Supreme Court justice at least temporarily paused a lower court's decision to throw out Texas' new congressional map to potentially add five seats for Republicans.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates on the basis of race.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates on the basis of race.

Texas redrew its voting map as part of President Donald Trump's plan to win extra Republican seats in Congress in 2026.

The U.S. Supreme Court justice at least temporarily paused a lower court's decision to throw out Texas' new congressional map to potentially add five seats for Republicans.

The order will remain in place at least for the next few days while the court considers whether to allow the new map favorable to Republicans to be used in the midterm elections.