US EditionRepublicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop. 50 maps
Republicans argue Proposition 50 maps unlawfully prioritize race, favoring Latino voters and violating constitutional amendments, seeking a preliminary injunction before 2026 primary signature collection.
- Seeking immediate relief, Republican Assemblymember David Tangipa of Fresno and others asked a three-judge panel in Los Angeles to block Proposition 50 maps before Dec. 19, alleging racial violations.
- Just last week California's secretary of state certified Proposition 50 after nearly two-thirds of California voters approved it, with supporters framing it as a partisan move to increase Democratic representation while acknowledging incidental Latino gains.
- Paul Mitchell, political consultant and map designer, was subpoenaed earlier this month, gave a seven-hour deposition but frequently invoked legislative privilege and could not be compelled to testify in Los Angeles federal court after being served in Sacramento.
- The three-judge panel in the Central District of California is expected to rule soon, with closing arguments scheduled Wednesday as California Republican House members, including Rep. Darrell Issa, weigh their political futures.
- One legal unknown is how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule in Louisiana v. Callais, with justices weighing a case that could invalidate California's old and new maps; four other states have implemented new maps, while Virginia, Maryland and Florida take steps toward redistricting.
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Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop. 50 maps
Republicans are staking their Prop. 50 challenge on the argument that California’s primary mapmaker illegally used race as a factor.
Republicans Ask Federal Court to Overturn California’s New Prop. 50 Maps
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Maya C. Miller Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Just last week California’s secretary of state officially certified that nearly two-thirds of Californians voted to pass Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily gerrymander the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats. Nevertheless, Republicans and the Trump administration are hopeful that a feder…
Judges Hear Arguments in LA Over Lawsuit Concerning Passage of Proposition 50
A three-judge panel is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging California's new Prop 50 congressional maps, which Democrats drew to gain seats. Plaintiffs call the maps unconstitutional, alleging civil rights violations.
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