California Republicans sue to block Prop. 50, alleging racial bias in congressional maps - Local News Matters

California Republicans initiated a federal lawsuit to challenge the new U. S. House map established by Proposition 50, which voters approved to assist Democrats in flipping seats in the upcoming midterm elections. The lawsuit claims the map-makers used race as a determining factor to favor Hispanic voters, thereby violating the 14th and 15th Amendments. The Dhillon Law Group, founded by Harmeet Dhillon, represents the plaintiffs, who include a Republican state lawmaker and 18 voters.

Governor Gavin Newsom's office reacted to the lawsuit by expressing confidence in its dismissal, calling it an anticipated failure. The court may issue a ruling on the case before December 19, the date candidates can start collecting signatures for the 2026 elections. Republicans have previously filed numerous lawsuits against Democratic strategies in California, achieving little success. The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the congressional landscape ahead of the midterms. The legal challenge underscores ongoing tensions surrounding electoral map-making in the state.