"Fight the Trump Takeover" protests held across U.S.
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Efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps got new pushback from protesters at rallies across the country Saturday. Nearly 280 events took place in 34 states, according to organizers.
Breakdown
- Protests against Texas redistricting plans were held in nearly 280 locations across 34 states. 8s
- The rallies, called 'Fight the Trump Takeover,' opposed efforts to redraw congressional maps at the request of former President Trump. 36s
- Protesters objected to a plan that could give Republicans five more seats in Congress ahead of the next midterm elections. 56s
- Texas Democrats left the state to prevent a vote but have said they will return; the Republican majority is proceeding with a special session. 1m 17s
- California is considering a redistricting measure to counter potential Republican gains in Texas. 1m 32s