Crockett is losing her mind.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett ignited controversy after publicly attacking the U.S. Supreme Court for allowing Texas’ newly redrawn congressional districts to remain in effect ahead of the upcoming elections.
In a video posted over the weekend, Crockett accused Donald Trump and Republican-led states of deliberately manipulating election maps in preparation for the 2026 midterms. Using explicit language, she alleged that GOP lawmakers are coordinating across state governments to reshape districts for political advantage.
Crockett praised Democrat-controlled states for what she described as “fighting back,” while sharply criticizing the high court for stepping in to halt legal challenges to Texas’ map. She also referenced a lengthy opinion written by one justice that questioned aspects of the Texas process, before directing further profanity at the Court itself.
In December, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an order keeping Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s revised congressional districts in place ahead of the November elections. The new map is expected to result in as many as five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House—an outcome that has fueled intense backlash from Democrats.
The redistricting decision also had personal political consequences for Crockett. The updated map places her outside her current congressional district, and shortly after the ruling, she announced plans to run for the U.S. Senate. Critics argue the timing suggests the court decision played a key role in her move.
Democratic leaders in other states have openly discussed counter-strategies. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom supported a ballot initiative aimed at reshaping congressional districts to favor Democrats. Meanwhile, in Indiana, Republicans rejected a proposal that would have expanded GOP representation, highlighting how redistricting battles are now unfolding on both sides of the aisle.
Beyond redistricting, Crockett used the video to renew calls for sweeping changes to the Supreme Court itself. Referencing her involvement with a 2024 court reform task force, she endorsed proposals such as term limits for justices and expanding the size of the Court—ideas long promoted by progressive activists.
Crockett argued that certain seats on the Court were obtained improperly and claimed that restructuring the judiciary is necessary to protect democracy. Conservatives, however, see such rhetoric as a direct challenge to judicial independence and the Constitution’s system of checks and balances.
To many on the right, Crockett’s remarks underscore a broader trend: when court rulings or election outcomes don’t go their way, Democrats increasingly target the legitimacy of the institutions that limit their power.
