Trump DOJ Moves to Block California’s New Congressional Map

Overview

• Federal prosecutors joined as a plaintiff in a Nov. 5 lawsuit filed by the California Republican Party and 19 voters challenging Proposition 50.
• Proposition 50, approved by voters this month, redraws congressional districts and is projected to give Democrats a chance at five additional seats.
• The Justice Department’s filing contends the map uses race to favor Hispanic voters in violation of the Constitution.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi denounced the plan as a power grab, while Governor Gavin Newsom championed it as a counter to Republican-led remaps in Texas.
• The DOJ is seeking a court order to prevent California from using the new districts, leaving the map’s fate to pending federal proceedings.