GOP members in California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that could flip up to five congressional seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
The measure, the ballot measure, received approval by the electorate on Tuesday evening, marking a clear win 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 district maps that will help the Democratic party pick up five seats in the House of Representatives.
This action is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have carved out several new safe Republican districts.
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