Overview
- DOJ filed a complaint in intervention in federal court, aligning with a California GOP suit to enjoin the voter‑approved Proposition 50 map for the 2026 election and beyond.
- The government’s brief alleges race was used to favor Hispanic voters, citing lawmakers’ and a consultant’s statements, and claims violations of the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act.
- Proposition 50 passed with about two‑thirds support, temporarily replacing the independent commission’s lines and creating a path for Democrats to target up to five Republican‑held seats in 2026.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi called the plan a “brazen power grab,” while Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office dismissed the case with a statement predicting the state will prevail in court.
- The fight is part of a broader, tit‑for‑tat redistricting push led by both parties, including GOP efforts in Texas, with national stakes given the House’s narrow 219–214 Republican majority.