California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called on state lawmakers to approve a November ballot measure that would allow for a new congressional map, part of an effort to fight back against Republicans' mid-decade redistricting plans in Texas and elsewhere.

A group of masked U.S. Border Patrol agents showed up in trucks outside of the press conference at the Japanese American National Museum.

A new poll showed widespread support for the state's independent redistricting commission, which could temporarily take a back seat.

NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAPS: California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on state lawmakers to allow a November ballot measure to redraw congressional districts as Democrats seek ways to combat Republicans' mid-decade redistricting efforts in states like Texas.

As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.

Gov. Gavin Newsom formally kicked off his push Thursday to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to a Republican-led effort in Texas, setting up the next stage of his fight against both the Trump administration and a coalition of gerrymandering opponents within the state.

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

CBP Chief Patrol Agent Greg Bovino pushes back against Gavin Newsom's claims that ICE raids in Los Angeles were staged during governor's public appearance.