The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 22, 2025

Federal Judges Skeptical of GOP Claims of Racial Gerrymandering in California; Judge Orders New Judicial Districts in Mississippi
A decision from a skeptical three-judge panel is expected December 22nd on Republican claims that California’s Proposition 50 racially gerrymandered Congressional districts. In Mississippi, a federal judge ordered a new map and special elections to remedy a racially gerrymandered state supreme court map.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Challenge to California Gerrymandering Reaches Federal Courtroom, but the SCOTUS Decision in Texas Could Undercut GOP Arguments
ABC 10 Sacramento - Judges Signal Possible Ruling in Favor of California’s Proposition 50 Redistricting Maps
Courthouse News Service - California Republicans' racial gerrymandering case runs into skeptical court
American Democracy Minute - (August) Federal 5th District Court Rules Mississippi Must Redraw State Supreme Court Districts to Allow Black Voters to Elect a Candidate of Their Choice
U.S. District Court (via Democracy Docket) - Original Complaint in DYAMONE WHITE v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
NPR/AP - Special elections ordered for Mississippi Supreme Court after voting rights violation

Groups Taking Action:

ACLU MS, Southern Poverty Law Center

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