(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice sued California officials Thursday over the state's redistricting plan, which could help Democrats pick up additional seats in Congress.

The outcome of the legal battle could determine which party controls the U.S. House in 2026, highlighting the political significance of a nationwide scramble for redistricting ahead of the midterm elections.

The Justice Department joined the suit, alleging the plan requires racially gerrymandered congressional districts in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

California voters approved Proposition 50 by a wide margin earlier this month. The proposition amends the state's constitution to allow the legislature to draw a new congressional district map. The goal of redrawing th

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