Government
Aug. 20, 2025
Republicans seek court order to block California redistricting bills
The challenge comes as California Democrats rush to counter potential Republican redistricting efforts in Texas that could affect control of the U.S. House.
Attorneys say a Republican-backed complaint has little to no chance of stopping Democrats from passing legislation to put a redistricting initiative before voters. But other, more timely challenges may be brewing.
"My initial thought is it is premature because it's pretty black letter of law, under the separation of powers doctrine, that the judiciary has no authority to preemptively prevent the Legislature from taking action," said Fredric S. Woocher, senior counsel with Strum...
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