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Predictably, Democrats and their advocates have reacted with outrage, promising legal challenges. Critics argue that the new map, which the GOP leadership insists is fair and precise, is a textbook example of partisan gerrymandering. They point to maps from Democratic-leaning states like Illinois, Maryland, and California — characterized by bizarre, irregular district borders designed to dilute Republican influence — as proof that both parties engage in strategic redistricting.