6-3 RULING

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a new congressional map that will boost President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Republicans in control of the House. The unsigned order blocks a lower court ruling that found the new lines were likely unconstitutional because they appeared to be drawn based on race.

The Supreme Court’s decision could have major implications for next year’s midterm elections, which will determine control of the House for the final two years of Trump’s presidency