Republicans File Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Initiative

Republicans in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit this Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting initiative that could flip up to five House seats for the Democratic party.

Voter-Approved Proposition Assigns Power to State Lawmakers

This initiative, Proposition 50, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a clear win for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the authority to draw congressional districts to the state's legislative body, allowing it to adopt maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas

This action is a targeted countermeasure to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have created several new districts favoring Republicans.