Rep. Doggett Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Texas Redistricting

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Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) released the following statement:

"I am most appreciative for the opportunity to have represented our community in public office for most of the last 50 years-appreciative for the support and encouragement of so many neighbors as well as people from McAllen to San Antonio, from San Marcos to La Grange, who at various times have made my continued service possible-whether in CD10, CD25, CD35, or currently CD37.

I will continue working with the same urgency and determination as if next year were my last, which in public office it will be. After that, I will seek new ways to join my neighbors in making a difference in the only town I have ever called home.

In her strong dissent, Justice Kagan has shown the failings of a Supreme Court, which has done so much harm. What all of us must do now is redouble our efforts to ensure that the failings in our country brought on by Trump and his enablers do not consume our democracy, replacing it with autocracy.

Trump's racial gerrymandering is only his first major shenanigan designed to win next year's election and retain a House that poses no restraint to his dangerous whims and incessant drive for unlimited power. More outrageous schemes will follow.

I will continue doing my part to vigorously fight back and to help others here and across the country."