From the Associated Press: The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
The complaint filed in California federal court targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. It sets the stage for a high-stakes legal and political fight between the Republican administration and the Democratic governor, who’s seen as a likely 2028 presidential contender.
“California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in an emailed statement. “Governor Newsom’s attempt to entrench one-party rule and silence millions of Californians will not stand.”
“Today @TheJusticeDept sued @CAgovernor over his brazen Proposition 50 redistricting power grab. Newsom should be concerned about keeping Californians safe and shutting down Antifa violence, not rigging his state for political gain,” Bondi announced on X.
“California Democrats are openly gerrymandering by race in this case. That’s immoral and illegal,” she added.
California Democrats are openly gerrymandering by race in this case. That’s immoral and illegal. https://t.co/rRcJl9I9K0
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) November 13, 2025
In response, Newsom spokesperson Brandon Richards sneered, “These losers lost at the ballot box and soon they will also lose in court.”
These losers lost at the ballot box and soon they will also lose in court. https://t.co/SVsEFmFrbc
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) November 13, 2025
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