Florida decide says DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional
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2022-05-12 03:14:19
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A Florida choose on Wednesday struck down a portion of a redistricting map drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his staff.
Driving the news: "I'm finding that the enacted map is unconstitutional underneath the Truthful District modification ... because it diminishes African Americans' potential to elect the representatives of their choice," Leon County Circuit Choose Layne Smith mentioned.
Smith is expected to challenge a proper order on Thursday or Friday to ensure that the maps are not in impact during November's election, AP reviews.Why it issues: DeSantis' plan dismantles the North Florida seat now held by a Black Democrat.
The new maps DeSantis referred to as "race-neutral" make it more durable for North Florida voters to elect a Black member of Congress within the 5th Congressional District, where practically half its residents are Black.Flashback: A Democratic-aligned redistricting group joined voting rights and civil rights organizations to file a swimsuit towards Florida’s new congressional map the same day DeSantis signed it into legislation late last month.
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