Republicans in California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, challenging a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could flip up to five House seats to the benefit of Democrats.
This initiative, the ballot measure, received approval by the electorate on Tuesday evening, marking a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the power to draw congressional districts to the California legislature, allowing it to approve maps that will help Democrats gain five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have created several new safe Republican districts.
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