Republicans Lodge Lawsuit Opposing Boundary Changes Initiative

GOP members in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to flip as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.

Electorate-Backed Measure Grants Authority to State Lawmakers

This initiative, Proposition 50, was approved by the electorate 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 California legislature, allowing it to approve maps that will help Democrats pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in Texas

This action is a direct response to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new districts favoring Republicans.