National Urban League Hails Court's Rejection of Texas' Racially-Gerrymandered Maps

NEW YORK (November 18, 2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to a federal court ruling barring Texas from using racially gerrymandered congressional districts:

 “The federal court’s rejection of Texas’ racially gerrymandered congressional map is a reassuring victory for democracy and equal representation. This decision affirms what we have long argued: racial discrimination has no place in the drawing of electoral districts. Texas’ attempt to dilute the voices of Black and Latino voters was not only unconstitutional—it was morally indefensible.

"Fair maps are the cornerstone of a fair democracy. We call on Texas lawmakers to abandon these discriminatory practices and commit to transparent, community-driven redistricting that reflects the true diversity of the state. The National Urban League will continue to fight to ensure every voter’s voice is heard and every vote counts.”