The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s new congressional district maps, rejecting a challenge alleging racial gerrymandering.
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the “court reversed a previous decision that led to the creation of the now-defunct Jacksonville-to-Tallahassee district.”
In a 5-1 opinion, the court said the new congressional districts will stand and resolved any questions on whether they’ll change before the midterm elections.
BREAKING: Supreme Court of Florida OFFICIALLY UPHOLDS Governor Ron DeSantis’ 20 R – 8 D Congressional map, ruling that Republicans were CORRECT to remove the district gerrymandered for black voters.
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