Republicans File Legal Challenge Against Redistricting Measure
GOP members in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting initiative that has the potential to flip as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Electorate-Backed Proposition Assigns Power to State Lawmakers
This initiative, Proposition 50, received approval by voters Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the power to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, enabling it to adopt district maps that will help the Democratic party pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.
Response to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
This action is a direct response to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out a number of new safe Republican districts.
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