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Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests
Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.
Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.
No Kings Day was biggest anti-Trump protests in Austin yet. Latino protesters are fighting to keep immigration front and center.
The "Fight the Trump Takeover" rallies will take place this weekend. In Austin, the protest will take place at the Texas State Capitol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be attended by Austin Reps. Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett, Beto O'Rourke and renowned civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta ., according to the official event page.
Protesters walk into the street in front of the Texas State Capitol during the “No Kings Day” protest in Austin, June 14, 2025. Thousands gathered to decry the Trump administration as part of ...