High court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
No justices dissented from the brief order.

The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026, despite a lower court ruling that it likely discriminates on the basis of race.

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote in December that it appeared both states had adopted new maps for political advantage, which the high court has previously ruled cannot be a basis for a federal lawsuit.

Republicans, joined by the Trump administration, claimed the California map improperly relied on race, as well. But a lower court disagreed by a 2-1 vote.

The justices’ unsigned order keeps in place districts that are designed to flip up to five seats now held by Republicans, part of a tit-for-tat nationwide redistricting battle spurred by President Donald Trump, with control of Congress on the line in midterm elections.

Last year, at Trump’s behest, Texas Republicans redid the state’s congressional districts with an eye on gaining five seats.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is eying a 2028 presidential run, vowed to respond in kind, though he had to win over voters, not just lawmakers, to do so.

Filing for congressional primaries in California begins on Monday.

‘Delinquency Petitions and Charging’ explored online March 3

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present “In the Lunchroom with Juvenile Justice: Delinquency Petitions and Charging Open Forum” online Tuesday, March 3, beginning at noon via Zoom.

The program will feature a short presentation on Delinquency Petitions and Charging followed by an open discussion time. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, issues, and concerns. This is not a comprehensive training but rather an overview and time for discussion. Questions may also be emailed in advance to Karen Field at fieldk@mipaam.org.

There is no charge to attend butadvance registration is required.  To register, prosecutors and APAs should visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”

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