The legislative redistricting maps approved by the 82nd Texas Legislature in 2011 were challenged because
A) they appeared to discriminate against the election of historical minority groups.
B) they appeared to favor the election of Republicans.
C) they appeared to favor the election of incumbents.
D) they appeared to discriminate against the election of Democrats.

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The legislative redistricting maps approved by the 82nd Texas Legislature in 2011 were challenged because they appeared to discriminate against the election of historical minority groups, particularly African Americans and Latinos. The maps were designed to dilute the voting power of these groups and ensure greater Republican representation in the legislature. The challenge resulted in a protracted legal battle that ultimately resulted in new maps being drawn before the 2012 elections.

The Legislative Redistricting Maps Approved by the 82nd Texas Legislature