The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that the state’s newly drawn voting maps unfairly benefit Democrats.

The US Justice Department has taken legal action against California, accusing the state of adopting voting maps that unfairly favour Democratic candidates. According to federal officials, the newly drawn districts violate fair representation principles by diluting the influence of certain voter groups and creating an uneven political advantage. The lawsuit argues that the redistricting process lacked transparency and resulted in boundaries that fail to meet federal voting rights standards. California authorities, however, maintain that the maps were created legally and reflect population changes. The case is expected to spark a major political and legal battle over electoral fairness ahead of upcoming elections.