Laura Fitzgerald

Republicans in California sued immediately following the passage of Proposition 50 in November.

They argue the new congressional map voters overwhelmingly approved—

unfairly favors Latino voters over other racial groups.

A federal court rejected that argument earlier this week, finding no evidence of racial gerrymandering, instead describing the new map as partisan gerrymandering.

Now, Republican plaintiffs have appealed the ruling, which could send the case to the US Supreme Court.

The Trump administration supports the Republican-led lawsuit challenging Prop 50.

California's new congressional map could yield up to five new seats for Democrats.

For NPR News, I'm Laura Fitzgerald in Sacramento.

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Newsom's address presented California in sharp contrast to the Trump administration.

Newsom touted a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, an $11 cap for insulin, and higher wages for fast food and health care workers.

The address was the last of Newsom's tenure as California governor, ahead of the Democrats' widely expected presidential bid in 2028.

For NPR News, I'm Laura Fitzgerald in Sacramento.