New Florida Maps Thrown Out

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New Florida Maps Thrown Out

May 11, 2022 at 12:44 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 59 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2022/05/11/new-florida-maps-thrown-out/

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A Florida district court has ruled that Florida’s newly-drawn congressional districts drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) violate the state constitution, the AP reports.

CNN: “Judge J. Layne Smith, a DeSantis appointee to the 2nd Circuit Court of Florida, said during a hearing that he intended to issue an order granting an injunction that would prevent the map from going into effect. Smith said the map violates the state constitution ‘because it diminishes African Americans’ ability to elect the representative of their choice.'”

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[FM123]

1. Take that DeSatan!

I just saw the good news on our local channel!
https://www.local10.com/news/politics/2022/05/11/judge-announces-hell-block-desantis-redistricting-plan/

[FloridaBlues]

2. It's bing appealed. Plus we have other districts Deathsantis nixed in court too.

Keep hope alive!

[ColinC]

3. Definitely helps balance out the NY situation, so very good news.

Might still see Dems somewhat benefitting from redistricting after all!

[Carlitos Brigante]

4. So typically, what happens next? nt

[DENVERPOPS]

9. They appeal it

to a Trump/Republican appointed judge/????????

[LeftInTX]

12. To the appeals court

[DENVERPOPS]

13. The Republicans have been

literally packing all the appellate courts for more than a decade with "their" judges.......

[LeftInTX]

14. I know

[SCantiGOP]

16. It is a State Court ruling

So it will go to the very conservative FL State Supreme Court.

[SergeStorms]

5. Good! Someone told the fascist prick, "NO!"

That dictator wannabe needs his ass stomped on many, many more times.

[Torchlight]

6. I'd hoped for this as the eventual result

but I didn't expect it given the really wonky decisions courts have been making this go-around. Thank goodness.

"Small packages bring sought-after gifts"

[calimary]

7. Damn right!

I’m sure DiSantis feels “betrayed” by this appointee of his. Well, dude, get used to it. That’s how WE feel about your GOP pals poised to TAKE OUR RIGHTS AWAY!!!!!

[bluevoter4life]

8. Next step

GQP simply changes the state constitution to allow this. It's the only way they can win.

[WestMichRad]

11. Or they try to run out the clock, like they did in Ohio

N/t

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. This makes me smile

Link to tweet

[UTUSN]

15. K&R