GOP Lodge Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Measure

Republicans in California have initiated a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that could shift as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.

Electorate-Backed Measure Grants Authority to Legislature

This initiative, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, enabling it to adopt district maps that are expected to assist the Democratic party gain five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Gerrymandering 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 a number of new districts favoring Republicans.