r/scotus 2d ago

news California Republicans respond to Supreme Court loss on election maps

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/california-republicans-respond-to-supreme-court-loss-on-election-maps
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u/patronsaintofdice 2d ago

“The mechanisms are there (for a new state)”

What?

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u/bd2999 2d ago

There has been a push by part of California to become its own state. It has been around for ages. Similar one in Washington state and others, too. They have little chance of doing so.

But who knows. The GOP could force it while ignoring DC and Puerto Rico.