Counsel for DeSantis tells lawmakers they can ignore Fair Districts Amendments in approving new map

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 2,063

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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An attorney representing Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that the proposed congressional redistricting map he presented Monday to the Legislature is constitutional because federal law supersedes language in the 2010 Fair District Amendments.

DeSantis’ new map is likely to add as many as four Republican congressional seats to the 20 out of 28 that they now hold in Florida. DeSantis only began speaking about redistricting after President Donald Trump last year called on red states …

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