Republicans in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could shift as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
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 power to delineate congressional districts to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve district maps that are expected to assist Democrats gain five seats in the House of Representatives.
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to partisan redistricting in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have created several new safe Republican districts.
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