Legal Challenge Filed over Florida's New Congressional Map
Voting-rights groups say the map could shift four seats to Republicans and violates Florida’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.
- On Friday, a Leon County court will hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Florida's new congressional map, which critics allege violates the state's constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
- Governor Ron DeSantis signed the redistricting plan into law after a swift two-day legislative session, arguing the changes reflect population growth and comply with state law.
- Marina Jenkins, executive director of the National Redistricting Foundation, argued the map cracks Tampa Bay into three districts to eliminate a Democratic seat, potentially expanding the GOP's delegation advantage from 20-8 to 24-4.
- State attorneys pushed back in court filings, asserting there is "scant evidence" the map was drawn for partisan advantage and challenging the constitutionality of the 2010 "Fair Districts" amendment.
- With candidate qualifying deadlines approaching before the August 18 primary, experts anticipate fast-moving court battles as Florida's case joins a broader national redistricting fight spanning at least eight states.
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New US House map in Florida accused of violating state ban on partisan gerrymandering - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
New U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win several additional seats in Florida got their first test in court Friday against assertions that they violate a state constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering. Attorneys representing voters asked a state judge to block the new districts from being used in the midterm elections and instead reinstate districts used for previous elections. Such a move would create a significant wrinkle i…
Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to do away with anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state constitution had its first day in court Friday, as opposing attorneys pushed a Tallahassee judge to put a temporary hold on new congressional lines that created four additional GOP-leaning seats.
Florida court to consider whether new U.S. House map violates partisan gerrymandering ban
New U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win several additional seats in Florida are set to face their first test in court Friday against assertions that they violate a state constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering. Lawsuits filed on behalf of voters ask a state judge to block the districts from being used in the midterm elections. The move would create a significant wrinkle in President Donald Trump’s attempt to hold on to a n…
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