Jasmine Crockett Explodes at Supreme Court After Texas Ruling

The redistricting plan, enacted by the Texas Legislature last year, could net up to five additional Republican seats in Congress by consolidating Democrat-heavy urban areas and redrawing several competitive districts. State Republicans argued the map reflects population growth and new voting trends, while Democrats accused them of racial gerrymandering designed to weaken minority representation.

Among those affected is Crockett, whose Dallas-based district was dismantled under the new boundaries. Once seen as a safe Democratic seat, her district has been merged into a more competitive landscape — prompting her to abandon her House seat and launch a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).