Florida congressional map faces three lawsuits over alleged partisan gerrymandering
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Updated · Fox News · May 8
Florida congressional map faces three lawsuits over alleged partisan gerrymandering
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 8
Marc Elias, Norm Eisen and allied groups filed the cases in Leon County after Ron DeSantis signed a plan expected to give Republicans four extra seats.
The suits invoke Florida's Fair Districts Amendment, arguing the 24-4 map was drawn for partisan gain as candidate qualifying starts in early June and primaries are set for 18 August.
The fight follows a Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's map that DeSantis says supports Florida's overhaul, and comes amid wider mid-cycle redistricting battles in several states.
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