Far-left Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson has filed 55 lawsuits against what he calls “rogue” bus companies transporting illegal migrants from the southern border to the city.
The suits impact 77 buses accused of violating rules brought in by Mayor Johnson in mid-November about where and when coaches can arrive. Mayor Johnson’s new rules allow for just two buses carrying migrants to arrive every hour, and state that buses can only arrive between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The rules also require buses to ask for official approval to transport migrants. The city’s Department of Transportation has yet to receive any applications, however.
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Chicago, however, “continues to welcome asylum-seekers but the city cannot safely and efficiently shelter migrants when bus companies, contracted by the State of Texas, flagrantly violate all safety measures that the city has put in place,” asserts Cassio Mendoza, a spokesman for Johnson.
Nearly 25,000 illegal migrants have arrived in Chicago since August 2022. City officials have been forced to build a winterized “base camp” for migrants living on the streets as well as clandestine facilities to hide the recent influx from local residents.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge extended the grace period for states to comply with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility rules after a legal challenge by 20 states.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, 20 state attorneys general, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon Kasubhai, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on November 26, and the ruling was issued on December 15. The issue involves SNAP programs across the U.S.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The inability to provide compliance in the time period in which they were forced to by virtue of the guidance contributed to an erosion of trust.” – Judge Michael Simon Kasubhai.
🎯IMPACT: The ruling mandates that the Trump administration extend the grace period for states to comply with changes to SNAP eligibility.
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A federal judge ruled on Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must allow states additional time to bring themselves into compliance with new guidance regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility. The order follows a coalition of 20 state attorneys general filing suit on November 26, arguing that the administration failed to provide a legally required 120-day compliance period.
The issue centers on guidance issued by the USDA on October 31, 2025, which would bar SNAP benefit eligibility for certain lawful permanent residents—including refugees and asylum seekers. Notably, the USDA guidance stems from changes to SNAP, also known as food stamps, made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4. Provisions in the law significantly reduced the number of immigrants who can qualify for the supplemental food assistance.
States were initially told to comply immediately with the new SNAP eligibility rules or face significant fines. However, after an initial legal challenge, the Trump administration reversed course on December 10 and reinstated eligibility for all lawful permanent residents. Other SNAP restrictions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act remain in place, and the USDA continues to contend that the compliance grace period ended on November 1.
In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon Kasubhai—a Biden appointee—agreed with the 20 state attorneys general, ruling that the USDA’s position was unlawful and inconsistent with past practices. “The inability to provide compliance in the time period in which they were forced to by virtue of the guidance contributed to an erosion of trust,” Judge Kasubhai wrote, extending the grace period to April 9, 2026.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 news special that allegedly misrepresented his remarks.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and its leadership team.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on December 15, 2025, stemming from a BBC broadcast aired on October 28, 2024.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said coming out. I guess they used AI or something,” said President Trump.
🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit highlights alleged media bias and potential misuse of editing in influencing public opinion during elections.
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President Donald J. Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over alleged defamation in a news special aired one week before the 2024 presidential election. The 33-page legal complaint accuses the broadcaster of fabricating and airing a deceptive depiction of Trump, which it claims was an attempt to interfere in the election.
The October 28, 2024, episode titled “Donald Trump: A Second Chance?” was produced by the BBC’s Panorama program. The lawsuit alleges that the BBC intentionally spliced together clips of remarks Trump made on January 6, 2021, to create a false narrative of him encouraging violence. The filing states that this caused significant damage to Trump’s personal and business reputation.
Trump addressed the lawsuit during a December 15 announcement at the White House, stating, “Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said coming out. I guess they used AI or something.” The edits in question combined two separate parts of a speech Trump gave at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., creating the impression that he urged supporters to march to the Capitol and engage in violent action.
The BBC has admitted to the misleading edit, issuing an apology in November and stating the episode would not be rebroadcast. “We accept that our edit unintentionally created the impression that we were showing a single continuous section of the speech, rather than excerpts from different points in the speech,” the de facto British state broadcaster wrote in its ‘Corrections and Clarifications’ section. Despite this, the BBC has denied that the issue rises to the level of defamation.
The lawsuit comes after the resignation of the BBC’s director-general and CEO of news following the controversy. Trump had previously welcomed the resignations, calling them a result of the broadcaster being caught “doctoring” his speech. He also stated he plans to raise the issue with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, describing the incident as “very embarrassing” for a U.S. ally.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding forecasts, but October saw a loss of 105,000 jobs, according to new government data.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. employers, the Labor Department, Federal Reserve economists, and private firms such as ADP.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Data covers October and November 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Job growth has been anemic,” said Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John C. Williams.
🎯IMPACT: The labor market remains under pressure, with rising unemployment and economic uncertainty slowing job growth.
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The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, surpassing economists’ forecasts, according to new government data. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent, marking the highest level since September 2021. Meanwhile, October’s figures revealed a loss of 105,000 jobs, signaling ongoing challenges in the labor market.
Notably, economists had predicted a gain of 40,000 jobs in November. The Labor Department also revised job growth figures for August and September, lowering them by a combined 33,000. Analysts attributed October’s weak performance partly to federal deferred resignation buyout offers.
The release of October and November employment data was delayed due to the 43-day government shutdown by Senate Democrats. During the blackout, economists turned to alternative sources, such as ADP, which reported private sector job cuts of 32,000 in November.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John C. Williams noted the gradual cooling of the labor market. “I should emphasize that this has been an ongoing, gradual process, without signs of a sharp rise in layoffs or other indications of rapid deterioration,” Williams said. Still, he acknowledged, “Job growth has been anemic.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A lawmaker for Britain’s governing Labour Party has stated that pregnancy should not prevent a woman from accessing “assisted dying” under proposed euthanasia legislation.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lord Charles Falconer and members of the House of Lords.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The debate occurred during the committee stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords earlier this month.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It is clear from the choice that I am supporting that we take the view that pregnancy should not be a bar to [euthanasia].” – Lord Falconer
🎯IMPACT: The debate highlights significant ethical and legal concerns regarding euthanasia, particularly in cases involving pregnancy.
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A lawmaker for Britain’s governing Labour Party is arguing that pregnancy should not prevent a woman from being euthanized by the state, despite her child also being killed by the process. Lord Charles Falconer, a former Secretary of State for Justice under close personal friend Tony Blair, told the House of Lords that pregnancy should not automatically prevent a woman from accessing so-called “assisted dying” under Britain‘s proposed euthanasia legislation, as peers continue detailed scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Speaking during committee stage debates on amendments, Lord Falconer responded to concerns raised by another peer about how assisted suicide laws deal with pregnancy in other countries. Oregon was cited as requiring efforts to keep the mother alive if the unborn child is “viable,” while the Netherlands allows for aborting babies before euthanizing their mothers. Lord Falconer made clear that the approach he supports would not treat pregnancy as an exclusion. “It is clear from the choice that I am supporting that we take the view that pregnancy should not be a bar to it,” he said.
Euthanasia remains illegal throughout the United Kingdom under the Suicide Act 1961, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. However, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced as a Private Members’ Bill, has passed key votes in 2024 and 2025. If it becomes law, it would permit assisted suicide in England and Wales for terminally ill adults expected to live six months or less, subject to court approval.
The debate has drawn attention to international experiences with assisted suicide. In Canada, so-called medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has expanded significantly since its introduction in 2016. Government data indicate that by the end of 2025, the cumulative number of Canadians who have been killed through MAiD could approach 100,000, with the practice accounting for roughly five percent of all deaths nationwide. Eligibility has broadened over time, and critics argue that the rapid growth endangers vulnerable people, particularly those with disabilities or limited access to care.
Canada’s program has also been linked to organ harvesting. Reports indicate that hundreds of MAiD patients have donated organs following euthanization, with a small but notable share of deceased-donor transplants now involving individuals who died under the program. Supporters see this as a benefit to transplant recipients, while opponents warn of ethical risks.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: American and Ukrainian negotiators met in Berlin, Germany, to discuss a 20-point agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: American and Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, and, reportedly, Russian representatives.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, December 15, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Europe and Russia can finally have an arrangement and understanding that can lead to a more peaceful and prosperous future for everyone.” – U.S. official
🎯IMPACT: The proposed deal could end the nearly four-year-long conflict and reshape Ukraine’s security arrangements.
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American and Ukrainian officials have held talks in Berlin, Germany, focused on what negotiators described as a “very strong security package” for Kiev, aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long war with Russia. One official indicated that Russia may now be open to Ukraine joining the European Union (EU). Notably, the EU includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO’s Article 5—but it covers only EU members, not the United States.
According to officials familiar with the discussions, the current proposals center on a 20-point agreement that would provide Ukraine with “Article Five-like security guarantees” from the United States and allied nations, offering NATO-style protections without Ukraine formally joining the alliance. “Europe and Russia can finally have an arrangement and understanding that can lead to a more peaceful and prosperous future for everyone,” a U.S. official said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly suggested he is willing to set aside Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership in favor of bilateral security guarantees from the United States and European partners. While NATO officials have previously said Ukraine will eventually join the alliance after the war ends, Zelensky’s recent statements point to a more flexible negotiating position focused on alternative security assurances rather than formal alliance membership.
The European Union dimension remains complicated. Ukraine is officially a candidate for EU membership; however, accession requires the unanimous approval of all member states. Hungary, a NATO member, recently held a national consultation in which voters rejected Ukraine’s EU entry, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arguing that admitting Ukraine would effectively import the war into the bloc. That opposition underscores the political hurdles Kiev faces even as negotiations advance.
A U.S. official involved in the Berlin talks said that President Donald J. Trump is prepared to submit the agreement to the U.S. Senate for ratification if it is finalized.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A report by the United Christian Forum indicates a significant rise in anti-Christian violence in India, with a 500 percent increase over the last decade.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The United Christian Forum nonprofit, the Christian minority in India, and India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Anti-Christian attacks are ongoing, primarily in five Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
🎯IMPACT: The rise in violence has led to protests and increased scrutiny of India’s human rights record, affecting its international image.
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A recent report issued by the United Christian Forum notes a concerning rise in anti-Christian violence in India, with a 500 percent increase in incidents over the last decade. In 2025 alone, there have been 549 recorded attacks, yet only 39 resulted in police investigations, indicating a 93 percent impunity rate.
Since 2014, under Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule, the growth of Hindutva ideology—effectively Hindu nationalism—has led to a political climate where violence against Christians is often overlooked. The BJP’s governance has seen the enactment of anti-conversion laws in several states, which critics argue are used to harass religious minorities.
The report notes that 77 percent of these attacks are concentrated in five states, including Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, affecting communities largely composed of Dalits—historically considered “untouchables” at the bottom of India’s caste system—who have converted to Christianity. These groups face significant persecution, including beatings, church burnings, and social exclusion.
In response to the ongoing violence, a large protest took place in New Delhi on November 29, 2025, organized by Christian groups to demand the protection of their rights and freedoms, supposedly guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Around 2,000 Christians marched in protest against the increasing violence against their community and highlighted the exclusion of Christian Dalits from social programs.
India is currently seeking to be added as a permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. Air Force refueling tanker failed to communicate its position, narrowly avoiding a collision with a commercial JetBlue flight.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: JetBlue Flight 1112, the U.S. Air Force, Curaçao air traffic control, U.S. Southern Command, and Venezuelan authorities.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, approximately 20 minutes after JetBlue Flight 1112 departed from Curaçao, about 40 miles off Venezuela’s coast.
💬KEY QUOTE: “They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous. We almost had a midair collision up here.” – JetBlue pilot
🎯IMPACT: Federal authorities have been alerted, and investigations are underway into the U.S. military’s actions in Caribbean airspace.
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A U.S. Air Force refueling tanker narrowly avoided colliding with a JetBlue passenger jet after the military aircraft failed to properly communicate its position, forcing the commercial pilot to take evasive action shortly after takeoff from Curaçao. JetBlue Flight 1112 was en route to New York when the encounter occurred roughly 20 minutes into the flight. The JetBlue pilot immediately reported the incident to air traffic control, expressing alarm over the tanker’s apparent lack of visibility on radar. “They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous. We almost had a midair collision up here,” the pilot said.
Air traffic controllers confirmed they were unable to see the tanker on their radar systems and noted that similar issues involving unidentified military aircraft had recently been reported in the area. Curaçao air traffic control subsequently warned other pilots operating in the region about the aircraft.
U.S. Southern Command acknowledged the reports and said it is reviewing what happened. “Safety remains a top priority, and we are working through the appropriate channels to assess the facts surrounding the situation,” Colonel Manny Ortiz said.
JetBlue confirmed that it has reported the incident to federal authorities and said it will cooperate fully with any investigation.
The near miss occurred amid increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, linked to efforts targeting drug traffickers and possibly Venezuela‘s Marxist dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Recent operations have included the seizure of a stateless oil tanker, which Maduro described as an “act of piracy.” U.S. military operations in the region have also included strikes on drug-smuggling vessels, which have reportedly resulted in more than 80 deaths.
The incident adds to a growing list of recent aviation safety concerns involving both military and commercial aircraft. Earlier this year, an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. Investigators later determined that the helicopter pilot ignored critical flight instructions in the moments before the crash.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Mint revealed new coin designs for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring eagles, pilgrims, and George Washington, while dropping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) themes selected by the former Biden government.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the U.S. Mint, the Trump administration, and the former Biden government.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced December 2025 by the U.S. Mint.
💬KEY QUOTE: The Trump administration noted the Biden-era designs “did not feature a single Founding Father but instead emphasized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) themes.”
🎯IMPACT: The redesign shifts focus back to America’s Founding Fathers and traditional symbols, moving away from DEI-centric themes.
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The U.S. Mint has dropped diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) themes selected by the former Biden government to adorn coins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Instead, new designs have been chosen that feature traditional American symbols, such as eagles, pilgrims, and President George Washington.
Notably, the Biden-era coin designs—which were never publicly released—focused heavily on DEI-related imagery and omitted the Founding Fathers entirely. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly scrapped those plans under the guidance of the Trump White House.
The U.S. Mint has not officially commented on or released images of the Biden-era concepts. However, the Trump White House has criticized the previous designs for sidelining America’s historical figures and traditional values in favor of a DEI-oriented narrative. The new designs appear to reflect a return to celebrating the country’s founding and heritage.
The National Pulse reported in early October that the U.S. Mint was considering a $1 commemorative coin celebrating the United States of America’s 250th birthday that will feature an image of President Donald J. Trump. The U.S. Treasurer, Brandon Beach, revealed the proposed design, stating, “No fake news here. These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and [President Trump] are real.”
The front of the coin features President Trump in profile, like other presidents appearing on U.S. currency. On the back of the coin is an engraving of Trump standing in front of an American flag, raising his fist into the air—a reference to him raising his fist after being shot in the ear by a would-be assassin during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Notably, U.S. law technically prohibits living presidents from appearing on the country’s currency. However, commemorative coins struck by the U.S. Mint are allowed to feature living presidents while also retaining their denominated value.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced plans to classify fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” to intensify his fight against drug smuggling.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, U.S. troops, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, in the Oval Office, Washington, D.C.
💬KEY QUOTE: “There’s no doubt that America’s adversaries are trafficking fentanyl into the United States in part because they want to kill Americans. If this were a war, that would be one of the worst wars.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The classification could lead to harsher penalties for traffickers and increase efforts to curb fentanyl smuggling.
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President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday that he will move to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” as part of his intensified campaign against drug smuggling. Speaking from the Oval Office, where he was presenting medals to U.S. troops patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump emphasized the deadly impact of fentanyl and its role in harming Americans.
“There’s no doubt that America’s adversaries are trafficking fentanyl into the United States in part because they want to kill Americans. If this were a war, that would be one of the worst wars,” Trump said. He compared the current crisis to the Opium Wars of the 19th century, when China suffered from widespread drug addiction and foreign exploitation.
Fentanyl, despite having legitimate medical uses, is lethal in small doses and is often smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border or through international mail systems. Nearly 330,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses in the five-year period ending in April, highlighting the scale of the crisis.
Trump noted that China is the primary source of illegal fentanyl. He previously met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who pledged to work on limiting fentanyl trafficking. The President did not specify the immediate effects of the new classification but indicated that it could result in tougher criminal charges for traffickers and bolster efforts to combat the influx of the deadly drug.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) of withholding key redistricting documents related to California’s Proposition 50.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The DOJ, the DCCC, consultant Paul Mitchell, and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The allegations surfaced ahead of a three-day federal court hearing beginning Monday in California.
💬KEY QUOTE: A source familiar with the DOJ’s thinking described the redistricting effort as a “brazen power grab” and accused the Newsom administration of “covering up the racially driven design” of the map.
🎯IMPACT: The DOJ claims the map prioritizes racial considerations, potentially violating constitutional protections, and has asked the court to block Proposition 50.
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In a new federal court filing, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) contends the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)—the House Democrats’ official campaign arm—worked to actively obstruct and interfere with the discovery process in a lawsuit concerning California’s Proposition 50. The DOJ alleges that the DCCC, along with consultant Paul Mitchell, withheld key documents and provided a massive data dump of files just days before a federal court hearing began—in an apparent attempt to prevent DOJ attorneys from having enough time to review the evidence.
According to the DOJ, Mitchell’s records included evidence that racial considerations were prioritized in the redistricting process. One slide deck reportedly promoted how the map would increase voting opportunities for Latino residents. The DOJ further stated that the DCCC misled the court by claiming it lacked control over Mitchell’s records, despite having a contractual right to access them.
The lawsuit, which the DOJ joined alongside the California Republican Party, alleges that Proposition 50 constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The ballot measure, passed in November, allows for a new congressional map to be drawn in time for the 2026 midterms. The DOJ argues that the map was designed to favor Democrats and cancel out likely Republican gains from redistricting efforts in Texas.
A source familiar with the DOJ’s position criticized Governor Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) administration, telling media it appeared to be “covering up the racially driven design” of the map. The source described the plan as a “brazen power grab” that divides voters based on race and undermines the electoral process.
The DCCC has denied the allegations, claiming the DOJ is overstating its access to Mitchell’s files and attempting to “slam square pegs into round holes” to bolster its case. The DOJ has requested that the court find race to have been a significant factor in the drawing of the map, which would support the broader claim that Proposition 50 violates constitutional protections.
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