The Brief

SACRAMENTO - The Justice Department's lawsuit against California 's new congressional map is a high-stakes political and legal battle targeting the Democratic-led redistricting efforts.

The lawsuit and its goal

What we know:

The Justice Department (DOJ) filed a complaint in California federal court to block the new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters via Proposition 50 last week.

The lawsuit joins a case originally brought by the California Republican Party.

The accusation: The Trump administration accuses California of racial gerrymandering by improperly using race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters, which it claims violates the constitution.

The relief sought: The lawsuit asks a judge to prohibit California from using the new map i

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