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The article notes ongoing national debates over race, redistricting, and partisan advantage, citing statements from DOJ officials and political figures.

A federal three-judge panel in Los Angeles ruled 2-1 that California may use its new voter-approved U.S. House map for the 2026 elections, rejecting attempts by Republicans and the Justice Department to block it.

The decision comes amid broad debates over partisan and racial influences in redistricting, with Prop 50 critics initially labeling the map as partisan gerrymandering before focusing on the racial composition of districts.

The map is designed to give Democrats a better chance to flip up to five California House seats, reflecting a national trend of maps drawn with partisan considerations.

Readers can read the official ruling and related links for details on the decision and the plaintiffs’ statements.

Context is provided about LULAC and Democracy Defenders Action and their roles in defending the redistricting process.

Coverage includes quotes from involved parties and references to Prop 50’s political aims and possible implications for future elections.

One of the plaintiffs’ supporters, Bondi, stated on social media that she disagrees with the ruling and is reviewing legal options, highlighting concerns about race in redistricting.

Key figures cited include California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin and comments from Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblyman David Tong.

There is no fixed deadline for a Supreme Court decision; expedited consideration similar to other high-profile cases remains possible but uncertain.

Governor Gavin Newsom has not publicly commented on the filing, despite being a respondent and proponent of the redistricting plan.