GOP File Lawsuit Against Redistricting Initiative

Republicans in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could flip up to five House seats for Democrats.

Voter-Approved Measure Grants Power to Legislature

The measure, the ballot measure, received approval by voters Tuesday night, marking a clear win for Democrats. This arrangement temporarily gives the authority to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to approve district maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.

Response to Partisan Redistricting in the state of Texas

The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have created a number of new safe Republican districts.