"Hilton said he has higher hopes of success at the federal level because he's alleging the proposition violates the 14th Amendment and equal protection rights for voters across the state. "We have better odds because our argument is stronger," said Hilton. "The lawsuits that have already been filed were all about the process, not the underlying constitutional principle of one person, one vote. Everyone's vote should be of equal value.""
"Steve Hilton, a republican running for governor and former Fox News commentator, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Central District Court of California's Southern Division earlier this month and is now asking that same court for an injunction to stop Proposition 50. "It's illegal, it is unconstitutional, and it would silence millions of voices in California by removing their ability to affect elections," said Steve Hilton, (R) Candidate for governor."
A lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Central District Court of California's Southern Division to block Proposition 50. The measure would temporarily set aside districts crafted by an independent commission and replace them with dramatically reshaped districts intended to shift five Republican U.S. House seats to Democrats. Democrats framed the move as a response to Texas redistricting aimed at gaining seats. The California Republican Party previously lost two state court challenges. The plaintiff alleges Proposition 50 violates the 14th Amendment and equal protection, and has asked for an injunction after state officials did not respond to the federal filing.
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