DOJ sues over California US House map that could tip control of Congress: ‘Brazen power grab’
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DOJ Sues to Block California's New Congressional Maps
Above: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi delivers remarks on Oct. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Alex Wong/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Hypocritical Republicans — who coincidentally aren't suing Texas to change its unfair maps, which the people didn't vote on — are desperately moving goalposts and erasing voices because they can't win fair elections. An independent citizens' commission drew California's new congressional maps through a transparent, public process. Voters see through Republicans' cynical tactics and won't be fooled anymore.
Republican narrative
California's legislature passed race-based gerrymandered maps that violate the Constitution and disenfranchise 40% of the population. These illegal maps will taint upcoming elections if allowed to stand. States cannot draw congressional districts based on race, regardless of which political party controls the process. The Trump DOJ is doing great work protecting Republicans living in mismanaged blue states.
Cynical narrative
All this gerrymandering by both political parties is eroding elections nationwide. Democracy can't be saved if everyone in power is attempting to suppress voters. It's time for a better way forward — independent commissions that draw districts rather than letting politicians artificially shape electoral districts