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Federal Court Rejects Effort To Halt Gavin Newsom-Led Redrawing Of California Congressional Districts

January 15, 2026

A federal court has upheld California's Proposition 50, which allows for the redrawing of congressional district maps to potentially benefit Democrats, rejecting Republican efforts to block the changes. The court found that the initiative was indeed a political gerrymander aimed at flipping Republican-held seats ahead of the midterm elections, amidst ongoing concerns about gerrymandering practices in other states like Texas.

Federal Court Rejects Effort To Halt Redrawing Of California Districts

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Key Highlights

Federal court rejects Republicans' attempt to block California's Proposition 50.
Proposition 50 allows for redrawing congressional maps to benefit Democrats.
The court's ruling emphasizes the partisan nature of the redistricting initiative.
The decision comes as midterm elections approach, with implications for party control.
The measure was partly a response to Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas.

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