Republicans File Lawsuit Opposing Redistricting Measure
GOP members in California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to flip as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Voter-Approved Measure Assigns Power to Legislature
This initiative, the ballot measure, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve district maps that will help the Democratic party gain five seats in the House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in Texas
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to gerrymandering in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new districts favoring Republicans.
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