L.A. city council districts could be radically reshaped by state attorney general's probe
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from Los Angeles Times4 weeks ago
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund proposed redrawing Los Angeles City Council districts to enhance Latino voting power, a move ultimately sidelined by the council.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-07/l-a-city-council-districts-could-be-radically-reshaped-by-state-probe
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging Los Angeles to redraw its district maps due to concerns about Latino representation, potentially leading to significant political upheaval.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-07/l-a-city-council-districts-could-be-radically-reshaped-by-state-probe
Bonta's office indicates that if the City Council does not comply with the new map-making demand before the 2026 primaries, legal action could be imminent.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-07/l-a-city-council-districts-could-be-radically-reshaped-by-state-probe
The draft legal framework prepared by Bonta’s office would prevent council members from factoring in their political interests when approving a new district map.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-07/l-a-city-council-districts-could-be-radically-reshaped-by-state-probe
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