Florida Court Mulls Partisan Intent Behind GOP Redistricting

Plaintiffs urge a Florida court to block Governor DeSantis’ new congressional map, arguing it violates the state ban on partisan gerrymandering by showing clear partisan intent; defenders say the map aligns with post-Callais interpretations of race and voting rules. Judge Joshua Hawkes indicated skepticism toward the plaintiffs’ evidence of intent, and the case could test whether the Fair Districts Amendment remains enforceable after the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling and whether the map can be blocked for the 2026 elections.