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ancianita

(43,310 posts)
5. And thank you California Supreme Court for allowing it.
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 02:55 PM
Aug 2025
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/california-supreme-court-denies-gop-request-hold-dem/story?id=124834564

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday night denied a petition from Republican state legislators requesting that the court mandate lawmakers wait 30 days before taking any action on legislation that could put new congressional maps in front of voters in November...

"Today's Supreme Court decision is not the end of this fight," State Sens. Tony Strickland and Suzette Martinez Valladares, Assemblyman Tri Ta and Assemblywoman Kathryn Sanchez wrote.

"Although the Court denied our petition, it did not explain the reason for its ruling. This means Governor Newsom and the Democrats' plan to gut the voter-created Citizens Redistricting Commission, silence public input, and stick taxpayers with a $200+ million bill will proceed. … We will continue to challenge this unconstitutional power grab in the courts and at the ballot box. Californians deserve fair, transparent elections, not secret backroom deals to protect politicians."

Meanwhile, the California legislature came one step closer on Wednesday to advancing Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting legislative package, which calls for a November special election where voters will be asked to weigh in on proposed new Congressional maps.

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Thank you California Democrats [View all] berniesandersmittens Aug 2025 OP
All good things begin in California! Thank you, California, and Gov. Newsom! LaMouffette Aug 2025 #1
If I could afford to move, I'd go to Northern Cali berniesandersmittens Aug 2025 #3
Amen republianmushroom Aug 2025 #2
ding. AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #4
And thank you California Supreme Court for allowing it. ancianita Aug 2025 #5
Agreed, BSM! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #6
GOOD. calimary Aug 2025 #7
Texas is grateful! hamsterjill Aug 2025 #8
SoCal here - a deceptional big glossy GOP flyer was just in my mailbox. "...Top Funder - AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2025 #9
I got one of those too. As soon as I saw his name, I threw it out. LoisB Aug 2025 #14
You're welcome wryter2000 Aug 2025 #10
Voters will decide in November so there is no conflict or "power grab" AlexSFCA Aug 2025 #11
Way, way, way recommended! H2O Man Aug 2025 #12
Been Busy Moving Son Chicagogrl1 Aug 2025 #13
5 seats, I believe. nt intrepidity Aug 2025 #18
Consider myself fortunate to live in Northern California and Humboldt County my home. PufPuf23 Aug 2025 #15
amen Bernie.... democratsruletheday Aug 2025 #16
+1... myohmy2 Aug 2025 #17
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