🔗 Share this article Republicans Lodge Legal Challenge Against Redistricting Measure GOP members in California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to flip as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of Democrats. Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Power to Legislature The measure, the ballot measure, received approval by voters on Tuesday evening, marking a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, allowing it to adopt maps that are expected to assist Democrats pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives. Response to Gerrymandering in Texas This action is a direct response to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, following the US president's direction, have carved out a number of new safe Republican districts. More details to follow...