Florida pols, groups react to SCOTUS redistricting ruling, passage of new GOP map
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race cannot be a primary factor in drawing districts, bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis' push for a new congressional map in Florida. Florida lawmakers approved the new map, which could give Republicans up to four more seats in the state's 28-member delegation.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision weakening a landmark Civil Rights-era law, allowing Florida lawmakers to redraw districts in ways that reduce minority voting strength. Gov. Ron DeSantis and his GOP allies drew a new congressional map, which was approved by Florida lawmakers. The new map could give Republicans up to four more seats in the state's 28-member delegation. The Supreme Court ruling will hinder legal challenges against the map. Common Cause Florida said it's 'exploring legal challenges' to the map, claiming it is still illegal under the Florida Constitution. President Donald Trump supported congressional redistricting for red states to improve GOP Midterm odds.
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