‘Rigging a system:’ Legal challenges expected, advocacy groups respond to redistricting approval

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,752

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In the same afternoon Florida lawmakers gave approval to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redrawn mid-decade congressional maps, advocacy groups made clear their opposition and expectation of legal challenges.

Common Cause Florida said Wednesday afternoon it is exploring legal options. Florida’s proposed maps, critics say, don’t meet their criteria for fairness.

Florida Legislature passes DeSantis’ congressional redistricting map

The Legislature’s approval coincided with a long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court ruling addressing racial considerations in drawing …

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