The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.

California Gov. Newsom sets Nov. 4 vote on redistricting plan to counter GOP efforts; maps may drop Aug. 15. Critics call it a power grab.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging Donald Trump and Texas Republicans over their redistricting plan, signaling a more aggressive stance for Democrats. He vowed to 'match fire with fire,' criticizing his rivals as 'cheaters' and 'cowards.

The agents' appearance come after the California governor announced his own redistricting plans against Texas this week.

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The governor must convince Californians to adopt a ballot initiative allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps and neutralize GOP gains in Texas.

A heavy presence of Border Patrol officers were outside California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's anti-Trump rally in L.A. on Thursday, making at least one arrest. (KTTV)