california redistricting trump administration gerrymandering lawsuit.

The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state’s new congressional map that favor Democrats. The court battle begins Monday. A three-judge panel will consider whether to allow the state to the new boundaries for elections. California voters decisively approved the map last month. The Justice Department has accused California of racial gerrymandering by favoring Hispanic voters. Democrats said they’re confident the lawsuit will fail. The legal fight could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. California’s map is a direct counter to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump.