Florida Supreme Court Reviews DeSantis' Controversial Redistricting Plan

The decision could impact the Fair Districts Amendment and minority voting power in future elections.

Voting rights groups argue that Governor Ron DeSantis' 2022 redistricting plan violates the state constitution by diminishing Black voting power.
The Florida Supreme Court is considering whether the Fair Districts Amendment, which prohibits racial gerrymandering, is compatible with the U.S. Constitution.
Chief Justice Carlos Muniz indicated that the court's decision could lead to a significant shift in how future redistricting is approached.
The contested map replaced a district that elected Black Democrat Al Lawson with a more compact district favoring Republicans.
The case follows a series of legal battles, with a district court initially siding with voting rights groups before an appeals court upheld the DeSantis-backed plan.