Federal Judges uphold Florida map, but raise questions on whether race motivated Gov. DeSantis
A Judge wrote that DeSantis 'drew, proposed, and submitted the Enacted Map with race as a motivating factor.'
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A Judge wrote that DeSantis 'drew, proposed, and submitted the Enacted Map with race as a motivating factor.'
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday refused to speed up a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022, likely
Alabama, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Louisiana will have new congressional maps for the 2024 election, while New York and Florida continue to weigh options.
The Florida Supreme Court declined on Monday to expedite a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. This decision is likely to mean that the disputed map will remain in effect for this year’s elections.
Objecting to an attempt to speed up the case, attorneys for the state argued Friday “there is no reasonable likelihood” the Florida Supreme Court will rule in a congressional redistricting battle in time for the 2024 elections.