The Department of Justice warned a couple years ago. Three, the 19th, 18th and the 33rd, they were unconstitutional coalition districts where black and Hispanic voters combined to form a majority. The 29th, while a majority Hispanic was also unconstitutional, the letter said. It said, quote, it is well established so called coalition districts run afoul of the Voting Rights act and the 14th amendment. (07:50–07:55)
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Asserts that Texas's 29th district was deemed unconstitutional despite being majority Hispanic.
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