All In with Chris Hayes

‘When they go low, we squabble up’: California fights back

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Aug 22, 2025
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a champion for economic equality and consumer rights, joins the conversation to discuss California's bold legislative push against gerrymandering and authoritarianism. She emphasizes the urgency for Democrats to protect voter rights and implement fair electoral maps. The dialogue also critiques rising surveillance and military presence in American life, linking these themes to historical struggles faced by marginalized communities. Together, they dissect how these challenges shape the narrative around democracy and racial history in the U.S.
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INSIGHT

California's Rapid Countermove

  • California quickly passed the Election Rigging Response Act to counteract Texas's mid-decade gerrymander.
  • The state will send the maps to voters in a special election to claim democratic legitimacy.
ANECDOTE

Lawmaker's Personal Fight For Fair Maps

  • Isaac Bryan described authoring independent redistricting laws and called the Texas maps "the most segregated maps" in generations.
  • He said, "when they go low, we squabble up," explaining California's urgency and ideological fight.
ADVICE

Mobilize Voters To Ratify Maps

  • Elizabeth Warren urged Democrats to fight back within the law and mobilize voters to support California's move.
  • She encouraged campaigning to ensure Californians ratify the maps in November.
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