California's Democratic-controlled Legislature formally approved a plan Thursday to redraw the state's congressional lines, teeing up a special election this fall that will let Californians weigh in on mid-decade redistricting in response to a plan pushed by Texas Republicans.

Both the state Assembly and Senate approved three pieces of the Election Rigging Response Act legislative package, which include a proposed constitutional amendment and two separate bills that lay out the logistics for the special election and map proposal. Those bills now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk for approval, and he was set to sign them Thursday afternoon.

"Open your eyes to what is going on in the United States of America in 2025," Newsom said at a press conference after the state legislature passed the package.

"We're responding to what occurred in Texas. We're neutralizing what occurred and we're giving the American people a fair chance. Because when all things are equal, and we're all playing by the same set of rules, there's no question the Republican Party will be the minority party in the House of Representatives next year."

He blasted President Trump for his claim that the GOP is "entitled" to five more House seats in Texas.

"Can't win by playing by traditional sets of rules. He plays by no rules," Newsom said of the........

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