Florida judge says DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional
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2022-05-12 03:14:19
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A Florida judge on Wednesday struck down a portion of a redistricting map drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his staff.
Driving the information: "I'm finding that the enacted map is unconstitutional underneath the Truthful District amendment ... as a result of it diminishes African Americans' capacity to elect the representatives of their selection," Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith stated.
Smith is expected to challenge a proper order on Thursday or Friday to make sure that the maps aren't in impact throughout November's election, AP reports.Why it issues: DeSantis' plan dismantles the North Florida seat now held by a Black Democrat.
The new maps DeSantis called "race-neutral" make it tougher for North Florida voters to elect a Black member of Congress within the fifth Congressional District, the place nearly half its residents are Black.Flashback: A Democratic-aligned redistricting group joined voting rights and civil rights organizations to file a swimsuit against Florida’s new congressional map the same day DeSantis signed it into law late last month.
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