A federal appeals court has cleared the way for California’s new congressional map to stand. The ruling means Proposition 50 will remain in place for the 2026 election, despite legal challenges from Republicans. Supporters, including Governor Gavin Newsom, say the voter-approved measure reflects political choices, not racial discrimination. Republicans had argued the new districts favored Hispanic candidates in parts of Southern and Central California. The court disagreed, ruling the map was not racially discriminatory.
