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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California GOP sues to block new congressional maps, claiming unconstitutional gerrymandering

California Assemblymember David Tangipa, (R) Fresno: “What we have seen with Prop 50, these maps, they are completely diminishing the voices of other groups to benefit other groups. They have weaponized this entire process and they have lied to the California voters. They have lied to the people of California…

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