Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Against Redistricting Measure
Republicans in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that could flip as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of Democrats.
Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Authority to State Lawmakers
The measure, the ballot measure, was approved by voters on Tuesday evening, representing a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to adopt district maps that are expected to assist the Democratic party gain five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in the state of Texas
The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have created several new safe Republican districts.
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