GOP Lodge Lawsuit Against Boundary Changes Initiative

Republicans in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit this Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting measure that could flip as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.

Voter-Approved Proposition Grants Power to State Lawmakers

This initiative, Proposition 50, was approved by voters on Tuesday evening, marking a decisive victory for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate electoral boundaries 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.

Response to Gerrymandering in the state of Texas

The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new districts favoring Republicans.