Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Against Redistricting Initiative
Republicans in California have initiated a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to shift as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Power to State Lawmakers
The measure, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to approve maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.
Response to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new safe Republican districts.
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