""Although the majority of the three-judge panel did not side with our challenge to the Prop 50 map, we appreciate the thoughtful and timely work of all three judges," said state party chair Corrin Rankin. "The well reasoned dissenting opinion better reflects our interpretation of the law and the facts, which we will reassert to the Supreme Court....We look forward to continuing this fight in the courts.""
"In his dissenting opinion, Lee wrote that race "likely played a predominant role in drawing at least one district because the smoking gun is in the hands of Paul Mitchell," referring to a Democratic consultant who helped draw the new lines. Lee argued that Mitchell publicly "boasted" about boosting Latino voting power in the 13th Congressional District in the Central Valley, and that voter intent should not be the only basis for the court's decision."
A three-judge panel upheld California's Prop 50 congressional map, prompting praise from Democrats and a statement from Gov. Gavin Newsom that voters overwhelmingly supported the measure. The California Republican Party said it will appeal and seek an emergency U.S. Supreme Court injunction as candidates must file by March 6 for the June primary. State GOP chair Corrin Rankin endorsed a dissenting opinion and vowed continued litigation. Judge Lee's dissent argued race likely played a predominant role in at least one district, citing consultant Paul Mitchell's comments about boosting Latino voting power and warning against racial gerrymandering.
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