Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over new voting maps. These maps, approved by California voters, reportedly benefit Democrats. Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for using the maps for political gain.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Justice is taking legal action against California.
- The lawsuit concerns new congressional voting maps in the state.
- Voters in California approved the maps in a recent election.
- The maps allegedly favor the Democratic Party.
- The new maps aim to counteract Republican gains from new maps drawn in Texas.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi claims this is a political power grab by Governor Newsom.
- California's redistricting law, Proposition 50, was approved by voters and creates five new congressional districts favoring Democrats.
