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Federal judges confirm California voters knew exactly what they were doing

A federal court has ruled that California’s new congressional maps are legal

Jason Weisberger
Jan 15, 2026
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A federal court has ruled that California’s new congressional maps are legal, dealing a blow to Republicans who hoped the judiciary would undo what voters very deliberately approved at the ballot box. The decision clears the way for districts designed to favor Democrats in the next election. Republicans will appeal until eve…

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