The Florida Supreme Court’s conservative majority raised the stakes for minority voting rights as they questioned whether protections under the state’s Fair Districts Amendments would withstand Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive efforts to dismantle them.
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Florida Supreme Court to hear redistricting case that could reshape minority voting rights
The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case today over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map, which plaintiffs argue violates the Fair Districts Amendment by dismantling Black voting power in North Florida. The outcome could reshape congressional districts and impact national voting rights protections.
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New racial gerrymandering lawsuit argues Florida treats Latino voters as political monolith
A new federal lawsuit challenges Florida’s redistricting of four congressional seats and seven state House districts, accusing the state of racially gerrymandering these districts and violating the U.S. Constitution.
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Lawsuit: Tampa Bay residents allege Florida racially gerrymandered Senate district
Five Tampa Bay residents filed a federal lawsuit today alleging the Florida Legislature racially gerrymandered its Senate districts, reducing Black residents’ voting power.
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Federal court rejects congressional redistricting challenge as state lawsuit awaits Florida Supreme Court
A federal court rejected claims the Florida Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters when it approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional map.
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Federal judge won’t order special elections for racially gerrymandered Duval School Board seats
Two racially gerrymandered Duval County School Board seats will not face special elections this fall, a federal judge ruled.
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Florida court upholds DeSantis’ congressional redistricting map
A Florida appeals court upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting map, finding a lower state court should have dismissed a lawsuit challenging North Florida’s districts.
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Florida redistricting trial: Plaintiffs argue DeSantis displayed ‘extreme inconsistencies’
In a federal trial, plaintiffs argue that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis intentionally discriminated against Black voters during redistricting. The case puts the spotlight on voting rights, racial discrimination, and the power dynamics between the Legislature and the governor.
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Florida redistricting trial: Expert claims DeSantis’ role broke norms
Day 2 of Florida’s redistricting trial spotlights expert testimony, alleging Gov. DeSantis intervened with racial bias in the Legislature’s mapmaking.
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Florida redistricting trial asks: Did Gov. Ron DeSantis discriminate against Black voters?
A Florida redistricting trial kicked off Tuesday as federal judges probed whether Gov. Ron DeSantis discriminated against Black voters.