Beto O'Rourke has publicly stated that if the Democratic Party regains national power, they will implement policies including open borders and mass amnesty, legalizing all 'Dreamers,' their parents, and other undocumented workers. He emphasized a proactive approach, declaring Democrats will aggressively pursue these immigration reforms. O'Rourke also compared Texas' redistricting efforts to Nazi Germany, asserting that Texas Democrats represent the true people of Texas and will prevail. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened to redraw California's congressional maps to maintain Democratic control and suppress political opposition, a move supported reluctantly by some Bay Area Democratic lawmakers. This redistricting strategy is seen as a preemptive measure against Republican efforts, with Democratic Congressmember Laura Friedman expressing willingness to balance political power in California by potentially increasing Republican representation. The debate over gerrymandering reflects a shift among Democrats, who previously opposed such tactics but now endorse them to counter Republican influence. Additionally, O'Rourke faces legal challenges, including a contempt hearing scheduled for August 26 related to violations of a restraining order, with Texas Attorney General vowing to pursue incarceration. O'Rourke has called for Democrats to take the initiative in redistricting efforts, advocating for a more aggressive stance against what he describes as authoritarian threats from Republicans.