Source: www.Floridaredistricting.gov
A challenge to the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional district map was defeated in court on Wednesday, as judges upheld the state’s map as non-discriminatory. Eric Daugherty reports in Florida’s Voice:
A federal court ruled Wednesday to uphold Florida’s congressional district map, saying it does not discriminate on the basis of race, unlike what plaintiffs had claimed, and abides by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida said lawmakers did not use race as a motivating factor in 2022’s map to intentionally dilute the Black vote, and thus, the 14th and 15th Amendments were not violated.
“At best, Plaintiffs have shown that a different arrangement might lead to better outcomes for candidates black voters generally prefer. But they have not shown that black voters had less opportunity than other voters,” said Judge Allen Winsor, concurring.
In reaction, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd celebrated.
“This decision is vindication that Florida’s redistricting maps comply with Florida law and the U.S. Constitution,” Byrd said.
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