Florida Judge Invalidates DeSantis' Unconstitutional Congressional Map

A state judge has ruled against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, striking down North Florida's congressional districts and finding that the governor's map illegally reduced the electoral power of Black voters. The judge rejected DeSantis' argument that mandatory protections for Black voters violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The ruling could lead to the creation of a new, Democratic district where Jacksonville's Black voters have more influence. Both parties intend to request that the Florida Supreme Court hear the case directly, potentially allowing for a new map before the 2024 elections.