California Representative Introduces Bill to Limit Mid-Cycle Redistricting

Rep. , has introduced a bill to stop mid-cycle redistricting efforts. The legislation targets changes to congressional district lines that occur outside the standard decennial census cycle.

U.S. Census every ten years to adjust for population shifts. Mid-cycle adjustments can occur when states alter boundaries at other times. Kiley discussed the bill's implications during an interview on NPR's Morning Edition.

A Martinez spoke with Kiley about the measure and its potential effects on district representation. The discussion covered how the proposal would affect ongoing redistricting activities in California and elsewhere.