Barack Obama defended Democrats for launching retaliatory redistricting plans responding to Texas Republicans’ battle to redraw their state's congressional map.

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — At a critical crossroads for voting rights and fair representation, former President Barack Obama lent his voice—and unwavering support—to Texas House Democrats who’ve taken an extraordinary stand.

Former President Barack Obama praised Texas Democrats who left their state to block the passage of a GOP-led redistricting proposal. Former President Barack Obama is applauding Texas Democrats for leaving their state in an attempt to block the passage of a Republican-led redistricting effort.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that Obama administration officials manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference,

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder are pushing back against the notion that Democrats’ gerrymandering efforts bear any resemblance to Republican plans to extract five new seats in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Texas Republicans have ended a legislative session without approving new congressional maps but quickly began another intended to satisfy President Trump’s wishes.

Texas House Democrats who fled their home state to block the GOP's efforts to redraw the congressional map have announced their list of demands which must be met for them to return.