Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Against Boundary Changes Measure

GOP members in the state of California have initiated a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting measure that has the potential to shift as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of Democrats.

Electorate-Backed Measure Grants Power to Legislature

The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the power to delineate congressional districts to the state's legislative body, allowing it to approve district maps that are expected to assist the Democratic party pick up five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas

This action is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, following the US president's direction, have carved out a number of new safe Republican districts.