GOP Lodge Lawsuit Opposing Boundary Changes Measure

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

Voter-Approved Measure Grants Authority to Legislature

The measure, the ballot measure, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the authority to delineate electoral boundaries to the California legislature, allowing it to adopt maps that will help the Democratic party gain five seats in the House of Representatives.

Response to Partisan Redistricting in the state of Texas

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