Last night, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50, a controversial congressional map, passed in the polls. However, his administration faces immediate legal challenges as a California law firm has filed a lawsuit alleging the new map is unconstitutional. The suit claims the plan improperly uses race as a factor to favor Latino voters, violating the 14th and 15th Amendments.

The lawsuit, led by attorneys from Dhillon Law Group—a firm founded by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon—argues that the redistricting process discriminates against voters by prioritizing racial demographics over equitable representation. Plaintiffs, including 19 residents, demand the court block the new map’s implementation ahead of the 2026 midterms, citing violations of equal protection and voting rights.

A spokesperson for Newsom’s office dismissed the legal action, calling it “a losing effort” and urging opponents to “good luck, losers.” The case will be heard by a federal three-judge panel, with potential implications for the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has criticized California’s redistricting process, claiming it is rigged.

The outcome of the litigation remains uncertain, as the court may decide whether to impose a temporary restraining order on the new map while the case proceeds. The legal battle highlights deepening tensions over electoral fairness in the state.