California Republicans whose congressional districts would become more favorable to Democrats if proposed district maps are approved condemn efforts as harmful to voters.

A California legislative hearing turned into a shouting match Tuesday as a Republican lawmaker clashed with Democrats over a partisan plan to rewrite U.S. House maps to win Democrats more seats.

The lawsuit comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to grow California's US House Democratic delegation to match a Texas plan to net the GOP five more seats.

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“Thousands of Californians have spoken, and their message is simple: Stop rigging, gerrymandering and disenfranchising,” Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff, said. “Voters deserve to choose their leaders — not the other way around.”

Gavin Newsom's redistricting effort took a big step forward with Democratic lawmakers back in session this week to try and get the bill on the November ballot. Monday, California Democrats and Republicans held dueling press conferences at the California State Capitol.

A California legislative hearing turned into a shouting match Tuesday as a Republican lawmaker clashed with Democrats over a partisan plan to rewrite U.S. House maps to win Democrats more seats.