Summary
California Republicans sued to stop a new congressional map approved by voters as Proposition 50. They claim the map favors Hispanic voters and violates constitutional protections. The map could help Democrats gain more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- California Republicans filed a lawsuit against Proposition 50 the day after it was passed.
- Proposition 50 is a new U.S. House map approved by voters.
- The lawsuit claims the map uses race to favor Hispanic voters.
- Governor Gavin Newsom supports Proposition 50.
- Democrats might gain up to five House seats from the new map.
- Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
- It is unclear if the court will block the map before December 19, when election preparations begin.
