A federal court has upheld the new congressional map approved by California voters last month, giving Democrats a chance to counter the nationwide redistricting effort led by President Trump and his Republican allies.
The court challenge to the redistricting plan had been brought by the California Republican Party and the U.S. Department of Justice. The court found that the new district map did not violate laws against racial gerrymandering.
The Republicans argued that the new map was motivated by a desire to increase the voting power of Latinos. The court, in a two-to-one ruling, rejected that claim, noting that voters approved the measure, called “Proposition 50” and there was no evidence they acted on racial grounds.
Why do I feel like SCOTUS is about to say “Hold my beer” and fuck this all up?
Because they always do. It’s why Republicans have fought so hard to gain full control of it. None of the lesser courts matter anymore
I could have sworn they already did a couple months ago, stating it was too close to the election or something? Maybe I misunderstood.
It shouldn’t be a matter for SCOTUS. This is a state matter and states control their elections.