NBC: Padilla calls California’s redistricting legislation an ‘essential check’ on Trump’s power
By Zoë Richards
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., accused Trump and Republicans of “trying to gerrymander their way to cling to power” in a statement that applauded the California Legislature for approving redistricting plans to put a congressional map drawn by Democrats on the ballot.
“California is ready to fight fire with fire,” Padilla said. “I am confident that California voters will approve this measure as an essential check on Trump’s reckless power grab and overreach.”
Padilla released the statement shortly after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation as a retaliatory response to Republicans’ efforts in Texas to redraw congressional lines in their favor.
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