Summary
President Donald Trump's administration faced two legal defeats in California this week. Federal courts ruled against the administration's positions on redistricting and access to sensitive voter data.
Key Facts
- Federal courts ruled against the Trump administration in two cases related to redistricting and voter data in California.
- A court upheld California's congressional map, which was challenged for racial gerrymandering.
- The ruling allowed new Democratic-leaning districts for future elections, with possible effects on the 2026 midterms.
- Republican officials plan to appeal the ruling on the congressional map.
- A federal judge dismissed the administration's request for California voter data, citing privacy law violations.
- The voter data request included sensitive details like social security numbers and voter registration methods.
- California's Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, defended the decision to protect voter privacy.
- President Trump's administration may appeal these federal court decisions.
