"DeSantis has signaled he has a three-step plan for his maps to survive court challenges, at least in the short term, by playing for time, Axios reported last week."
"His general counsel argued the amendments' language mirroring the federal Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional. That, he said, nullifies everything in the amendments."
"The amendments banned partisan gerrymandering, barred protecting incumbents, and required compact districts. It also offered protections for Black and Hispanic voters."
"DeSantis has claimed redistricting is necessary to reflect Florida's changing population, citing his grievances with how many seats his state received following the 2020 census."
Florida's proposed redistricting plan features 4 blue districts for Democrats and 24 red districts for Republicans, increasing Republican representation. Governor DeSantis aims to navigate court challenges with a three-step strategy. Democratic groups plan immediate legal action against the maps. Historically, Florida avoided stark red and blue maps to prevent perceptions of gerrymandering. DeSantis has dismissed the Fair Districts Amendments, claiming they are unconstitutional, despite their voter-approved protections against gerrymandering and for minority voters. The Florida legislature will meet to discuss the proposed map soon.
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