GOP File Legal Challenge Against Redistricting Measure

GOP members in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting initiative that could shift as many as five House seats for Democrats.

Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Authority to Legislature

The measure, the ballot measure, was approved by the electorate on Tuesday evening, representing a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to approve maps that will help Democrats pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.

Response to Gerrymandering in the state of Texas

The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have created a number of new safe Republican districts.