Florida Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to DeSantis' Congressional Map

Despite the ongoing legal challenge, the disputed map may remain in place for the 2024 elections due to timing constraints.

The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to consider a challenge to the state's congressional map, which was advocated by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and enacted after the 2020 census.
The map dismantled a Black-majority district, leading to accusations of diluting Black voting power.
Despite the challenge, it is unlikely the case will be resolved before the candidate-qualifying deadline for the November elections, potentially keeping the disputed congressional plan in place for this year's elections.
The case centers on a North Florida district that previously elected Black Democrat Al Lawson but was overhauled during an April 2022 special legislative session.
A separate federal case arguing that the map violates the US Constitution is also pending.