California Republicans filed a lawsuit Monday asking the state Supreme Court to pause Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting legislation, arguing the timeline violates constitutional requirements for public review.
The suit contends the proposal undermines California’s 30-day rule for citizen input by rushing maps through the legislature rather than using the state’s independent redistricting commission. “Instead of a months-long transparent and participatory process… the public would be presented with an up or down vote on maps unilaterally prepared in secret,” the filing states. Republicans are represented by Dhillon Law Group, a conservative firm.
Democratic lawmakers are preparing to pass the “Election Rigging Response Act” on Thursday, ahead of a Nov. 4 special election. The GOP lawsuit argues the legislature cannot act on the bills until Sept. 18.
Newsom’s office dismissed the lawsuit. “Republicans are filing a deeply unserious (and truly laughable) lawsuit to stop Americans from voting? We’re neither surprised, nor worried,” said spokesperson Brandon Richards.
The case reflects the broader national fight over redistricting, which intensified after President Trump backed aggressive GOP-led map changes in Texas. The National Republican Congressional Committee said Friday it was prepared to contest Newsom’s effort.
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