GOP File Lawsuit Opposing Redistricting Measure

Republicans in California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting initiative that has the potential to shift as many as five House seats to the benefit of Democrats.

Electorate-Backed Proposition Assigns Authority to Legislature

This initiative, the ballot measure, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve district maps that will help the Democratic party pick up five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in Texas

The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, following the US president's direction, have carved out a number of new districts favoring Republicans.