Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Opposing Boundary Changes Initiative

Republicans in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could shift up to five congressional seats for Democrats.

Voter-Approved Measure Assigns Power to Legislature

The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the authority to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to approve maps that will help Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.

Response to Partisan Redistricting in the state of 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 districts favoring Republicans.