The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

A legal challenge has been filed against Texas's newly enacted congressional map, which plaintiffs claim is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander that dilutes the voting power of communities of color.

After weeks of partisan fighting, the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map and sent the plan to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk early Saturday morning. NewsNation’s Xavier Walton has the latest developments.