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California Republicans are suing to block Governor Newsom's redistricting plan (Proposition 50) from the November ballot. They argue the plan, which favors Democrats, violates the state constitution by bypassing the independent redistricting commission established by voters in 2010 and presenting voters with a single, bundled question. The lawsuit claims this is unconstitutional, forcing voters into an unfair choice. Democrats defend the plan as a response to Texas's gerrymandering. President Trump also threatened legal action, a move Democrats dismissed. The Supreme Court's intervention is considered unlikely.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.