California’s political landscape is bracing for a high-stakes legal battle after the Justice Department announced it will join a lawsuit challenging Proposition 50, the ballot measure that reshaped the state’s congressional districts. The move comes just days after voters approved the new boundaries in a special election on Nov. 4.

Here's what to know about the battle over California's Prop. 50.

Why is the Trump Administration suing over Prop 50?

The Trump administration argues California violated the Constitution by using race as a factor in redrawing district lines, allegedly favoring Hispanic voters. In a filing on Nov. 13, federal attorneys asked a judge to block the state from using the new map in future elections.

“Race cannot be used as a proxy to advance political interests

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