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Florida’s Fair Districts provision states that congressional districts cannot be drawn in a way that would “diminish” minority voters ability to elect someone of their choice.

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to dismantle a North Florida congressional district formerly held by a Black Democrat could be reversed according to a surprise agreement reached late Friday

“It is certainly a gamble but it’s one that’s necessary because not taking it leaves us with the possibility of always asking ‘what if.’ ” -- Jasmine Burney-Clark, founder of Equal Ground

The state and plaintiffs in a redistricting lawsuit are heading to a Tallahassee courtroom next week. The hearing comes after the state admitted in filings that Black voters no longer have the ability to elect a candidate of their choice in a key, North Florida congressional district.

The agreement drops the legal challenge to how congressional districts in Tampa Bay were drawn.

Democratic Rep. Al Lawson was booted from office after he ran in a GOP-heavy district created by DeSantis. He may end up back in Congress next year.

Democratic Rep. Al Lawson was booted from office after he ran in a GOP-heavy district created by DeSantis. He may end up back in Congress next year.

Florida Governor DeSantis' removal of State Attorney Monique Worrell is slammed as undemocratic and racist.

Democrats and advocates say the Florida governor’s removal of State Attorney Monique Worrell is an assault on democracy and part […] The post DeSantis’ suspension of Black prosecutor seen as racist voter suppression tactic appeared first on TheGrio.

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Florida Aug. 1, 2023, where she continued to hit Gov. Ron DeSantis over the recent controversy about the state’s new African American history standards