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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

Proposition 50, introduced by Newsom, authorizes California lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional districts, which could in turn deliver several new Democratic seats in the House.

The fight over Prop 50 comes as the U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50, which Californians signed into law on Nov. 4, according to POLITICO .

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