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DOJ Sues to Block California’s Controversial District Map

11/14/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on November 13, 2025 to block California's new congressional district boundaries.
Boundaries were approved by voters and designed by Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, to counter a Republican-led Texas map.
Attorney General Pam Bondi called the map a "brazen power grab" and alleged racial gerrymandering.
Prop 50 seeks to help Democrats gain seats in the 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on November 13, 2025 to block California's new congressional district boundaries.
Boundaries were approved by voters and designed by Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, to counter a Republican-led Texas map.
Attorney General Pam Bondi called the map a "brazen power grab" and alleged racial gerrymandering.
Prop 50 seeks to help Democrats gain seats in the 2026 midterms.