California GOP Sues to Block Democratic Redistricting Plan

California GOP Sues to Block Democratic Redistricting Plan

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Above: GOP Assemblyman James Gallagher speaks in Sacramento, California, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Image copyright: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The Spin

Democratic narrative

This redistricting battle represents a necessary response to Trump's authoritarian power grab. California can't stand by while Trump commands Texas to rig congressional maps and pull more votes and resources unjustly from Blue states. The independent redistricting commission was great in normal times, but these aren't normal times.

The Mercury News

Republican narrative

California Democrats are trampling on voter rights and constitutional processes to serve their own partisan interests. Voters approved independent redistricting in 2008 and 2010 specifically to take power away from politicians, yet Newsom is now trying to seize back control through backroom deals with no transparency or public input.

Public Figures

Gavin Newsom

Donald Trump

Political split

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RIGHT

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Independent2 days

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Daily Caller1 day

Barack Obama Supports Gavin Newsom Gerrymandering Plan

Texas GOP nears vote on new maps as Democrats stage protest in state House

California Republicans Sue to Stop Newsom’s Gerrymander Plan

Republicans sue to block Newsoms fast-track California redistricting plan

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Breitbart2 days

California GOP legislators file emergency petition to put redistricting efforts on hold

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What's next in the battle over redistricting as the Texas House passes new GOP maps

More neutral political stance articles

Texas state lawmaker returns to Capitol ready for a 'legal battle' over redistricting

NPR Online News1 day

A Texas Democratic state lawmaker stayed overnight in the Legislature to protest required surveillance

PBS NewsHour1 day

Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Associated Press1 day

California Republicans sue to hold up Democratic redistricting plan

California Democrats’ push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline

Associated Press2 days

California Republicans Sue Block Democratic Redistricting Plan 2025 08 19

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