Overview
- California, the DCCC, and LULAC asked the Court on Jan. 29 to keep the new map, describing it as a partisan plan intended to add five Democratic seats as a counter to Texas.
- A three-judge panel in Los Angeles previously declined to block the plan in a 2–1 decision, calling evidence of racial motivation "exceptionally weak" and partisan motives "overwhelming."
- Republican challengers, supported by U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, argue the map relied on race in drawing up to 16 districts and asked for a ruling by Feb. 9.
- California notes the plan retains 16 Latino-majority districts, says voters approved Proposition 50 with about 64% support, and emphasizes the map applies from 2026 through 2030.
- State officials warn that switching maps now would "wreak havoc" on campaigns and election administration as candidates are already collecting signatures and preparations are underway.