Florida decide says DeSantis’ redistricting map is unconstitutional
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2022-05-12 03:14:19
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A Florida decide on Wednesday struck down a portion of a redistricting map drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his workers.
Driving the news: "I'm discovering that the enacted map is unconstitutional beneath the Honest District modification ... because it diminishes African Americans' potential to elect the representatives of their alternative," Leon County Circuit Choose Layne Smith stated.
Smith is expected to situation a formal order on Thursday or Friday to ensure that the maps should not in impact during November's election, AP studies.Why it issues: DeSantis' plan dismantles the North Florida seat now held by a Black Democrat.
The new maps DeSantis known as "race-neutral" make it harder for North Florida voters to elect a Black member of Congress within the fifth 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 in opposition to Florida’s new congressional map the same day DeSantis signed it into regulation late final month.
Editor's note: This is a creating story and has been updated throughout.
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