Republicans in California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, challenging a significant redistricting measure that could shift up to five House seats for the Democratic party.
The measure, the ballot measure, received approval by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a clear win for Democrats. This arrangement temporarily gives the power to delineate congressional districts to the California legislature, enabling it to adopt district maps that will help Democrats gain five congressional seats in the House of Representatives.
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where Republicans, following the US president's direction, have carved out several new districts favoring Republicans.
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