Clovis Republican Tangipa Applauds Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Over Prop. 50 Maps

Assemblymember David Tangipa, R-Clovis, is the lead plaintiff in the case. He welcomed the federal government joining. “The reason the DOJ is coming in is because it’s fairly clear and evident that the way Gov. Newsom weaponized the process — using the Voting Rights Act to justify partisan gerrymandering —…

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Justice Department Sues Governor Gavin Newsom for California’s Race-Based Redistricting Plan

“The race-based gerrymandered maps passed by the California legislature are unlawful and unconstitutional,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California. “The U.S. Department of Justice is moving swiftly to prevent these illegal maps from tainting our upcoming elections. California is free to draw…

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