How Trump and Republicans Are Redrawing America’s Political Maps — And Why It Matters
Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5-generation Filipino—you belong here. Published on How Trump and Republicans Are Redrawing America’s Political Maps — And Why It Matters In the United States, every 10 years after the Census, congressional and legislative district lines are redrawn. This process—known as redistricting —is meant to ensure that political representation reflects population changes. But more often than not, redistricting turns into gerrymandering , where the party in power manipulates maps to lock in political advantage. This week, CNN reported that Texas Republicans now have a clear path to redraw congressional maps , thanks to Trump’s continued influence and pressure on GOP lawmakers. On the other side of the country, California Democrats are preparing to redraw their own maps in response, escalating what some call ...
