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Supreme Court Fight Over California’s Redistricting
Liberty Check
The Trump administration and California GOP have asked the Supreme Court to halt California’s new congressional map, alleging an extreme gerrymander in favor of Democrats.
They argue the map violates constitutional protections by prioritizing race over fair representation in drawing District 13.
- The Department of Justice joined the California Republicans in an emergency request to block the map before the 2026 midterms.
- The DOJ’s brief contends that race, not politics, drove the design of District 13, citing open admissions from the mapmaker and concerns raised by a dissenting judge.
- Justice Elena Kagan has called for a state response, highlighting the urgency of the challenge as the Supreme Court weighs the federal-state election balance.
This case draws a clear line on constitutional limits: government cannot override citizen rights with racial gerrymandering, regardless of partisan aims.
The Constitution must be defended.
