GOP File Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Initiative
GOP members in California filed a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that could flip as many as five congressional seats for Democrats.
Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Power to State Lawmakers
The measure, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve maps that will help Democrats gain five seats in the US House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in Texas
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have carved out a number of new districts favoring Republicans.
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