US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM

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The US Supreme Court rejected a challenge by the California Republican Party to a Democratic-backed redistricting measure. The decision, issued on Wednesday with no dissenting opinions, allows California to proceed with redrawing electoral maps intended to favor the Democratic Party. California officials framed the redistricting as a necessary response to Republican-led efforts in other states, particularly Texas, to redraw districts for partisan gain. Democratic leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta, praised the Supreme Court's decision as a victory for democracy and a counter to former President Trump's redistricting efforts. The ruling follows a previous Supreme Court decision allowing a similar Republican-backed redistricting plan to proceed in Texas.

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