🔗 Share this article GOP File Legal Challenge Against Redistricting Initiative Republicans in California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a significant redistricting measure that has the potential to flip as many as five congressional seats for Democrats. Voter-Approved Measure Assigns Power to Legislature This initiative, Proposition 50, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw congressional districts to the state's legislative body, enabling it to adopt maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have created a number of new safe Republican districts. More details soon...