Five Tampa Bay residents filed a federal lawsuit today alleging the Florida Legislature racially gerrymandered its Senate districts, reducing Black residents’ voting power.
Category: Changing Florida
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida redistricting lawsuit overturns DeSantis map, empowers Black voters
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting, boosting electoral power for Black voters in Jacksonville. Fast-tracked appeals expected.
Florida judge expresses doubt over Ron DeSantis’ redistricting arguments
A Florida judge signaled uncertainty over Ron DeSantis’ congressional districts after lawyers admitted redrawn districts may violate the state constitution.
What you need to know about Florida’s redistricting hearing
This morning, the state of Florida will square off with voting-rights plaintiffs in Tallahassee in a high-stakes battle over the constitutionality of protections for Black voters.