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State appeal of judge’s ruling on Florida Congressional district maps could go on a fast track
A judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution; the case could be on a fast track to the state Supreme Court.
Judge rules that Florida’s Congressional redistricting plan is unconstitutional
A circuit judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution.
Redistricting plan sparks constitutional standoff in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration & the Legislature are trying to fend off a lawsuit by arguing the U.S. Constitution trumps that part of the Florida constitution.
Florida congressional redistricting trial is set for September 2023
A trial is scheduled in a court challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Ron DeSantis pushed through the Florida Legislature.
Census data is out and redistricting has begun, but advocates warn of continued secrecy
The process to reapportion Florida’s political lines began in earnest with Thursday’s release of population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Advocates are warning of secrecy on both sides of the aisle. Even after courts...
A group of civic organizations hopes to avoid a repeat of the 2012 redistricting debacle that led to numerous court battles and uncovered gerrymandering in the drawing of maps. The Fair Districts Coalition is calling...
Activist dissects Florida’s congressional redistricting process
Activist disects Florida's congressional re-districting process
