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Republicans in California have initiated a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting initiative that could shift as many as five House seats for Democrats.

Voter-Approved Measure Grants Power to Legislature

This initiative, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, marking a clear win for the Democratic side. This arrangement temporarily gives the authority to delineate electoral boundaries to the California legislature, enabling it to approve maps that will help the Democratic party gain five seats in the House of Representatives.

Countermeasure to Gerrymandering in the state of Texas

This action is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new districts favoring Republicans.

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