🔗 Share this article GOP File Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Measure GOP members in California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could flip as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of the Democratic party. Electorate-Backed Measure Assigns Power to Legislature The measure, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. This arrangement grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, enabling it to approve maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the House of Representatives. Response to Partisan Redistricting in Texas The plan is a targeted countermeasure to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have created a number of new safe Republican districts. More details soon...