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August 15, 2025

California Democrats Rally in Support of Ballot Measure to Redraw Congressional Maps
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Top Democrats in California are backing a ballot initiative that would
allow the state Legislature to redraw California's electoral maps. At a
rally in Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom said California Democrats
would now play by the same set of rules as Texas Republicans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom: "Today is Liberation Day in the state of California.
And as Senator Schiff said - as Senator Schiff said, Donald Trump, you
have poked the bear, and we will punch back."

As Governor Newsom and other Democratic leaders held their rally inside
the Japanese American National Museum, Border Patrol agents made a show
of force outside the venue. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she did
not believe the Border Patrol's presence was a coincidence; she called
the agency's actions provocative and disrespectful.


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