Summary
California Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit aiming to stop a new congressional map approved by voters. The lawsuit claims the map unfairly uses race to benefit Hispanic voters and asks the court to block it before the 2026 elections. The case will be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Key Facts
- A group of California Republicans filed a lawsuit to stop a new U.S. House map.
- The map was approved by voters through Proposition 50.
- The lawsuit claims the map unfairly benefits Hispanic voters.
- The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
- The lawsuit was filed by The Dhillon Law Group, led by Harmeet Dhillon.
- Governor Gavin Newsom supports the new map.
- The lawsuit argues the map violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
- A decision is hoped for before candidate filings begin on December 19, 2026.
