Supreme Court and Texas Redistricting

Well the dems won a small victory here at least:


The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld most of the Texas congressional map engineered by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay but threw out part, saying some of the new boundaries failed to protect minority voting rights.

The fractured decision was a small victory for Democratic and minority groups who accused Republicans of an unconstitutional power grab in drawing boundaries that booted four Democratic incumbents out of office.

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority, said Hispanics don't have a chance to elect a candidate of their choosing under the plan.

Court Throws Out Part Of Texas Redistricting Map