Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Against Redistricting Initiative
Republicans in the state of California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to shift up to five congressional seats for Democrats.
Voter-Approved Proposition Assigns Authority to Legislature
The measure, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the authority to delineate electoral boundaries to the California legislature, enabling it to approve district maps that will help the Democratic party pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in Texas
This action is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out a number of new safe Republican districts.
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