Florida Judge Blocks Challenged Congressional Districts
Today, a state trial court judge in Florida blocked some of the state’s new congressional districts while a lawsuit challenging the map plays out.
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Previously-Blocked Provisions of Florida Voter Suppression Law Temporarily Reinstated
Exactly one year after Florida enacted its voter suppression law, Senate Bill 90, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today reinstated previously-blocked provisions of this law while an appeal is being litigated.
Florida Enacts Law Creating Special Election Force and New Voting Restrictions
Yesterday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed Senate Bill 524 into law, creating a special force to investigate elections and adding new voting restrictions.
Florida Governor Proposes Special Force to Monitor Elections
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) recently proposed a new Office of Election Crimes and Security, a special body that will have the power to “investigate, detect, apprehend, and arrest anyone for an alleged violation” of election laws.
Lawsuit Filed Against Florida’s New Congressional Map
Today, a lawsuit was filed against Florida’s new congressional map.
What Happened in the Florida Congressional Redistricting Special Session
The Florida Legislature is trying to pass a congressional map that Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign. Follow this space for updates.
Florida Judge Blocks Harmful Voter Suppression Law in Win for Voters
Today, a federal judge issued a ruling on Florida’s voter suppression law, Senate Bill 90, that was passed in May 2021.
Voters Sue for New Congressional Map in Florida
Today, a lawsuit was filed in state court over Florida’s imminent failure to enact a new congressional map following the release of 2020 census data.
Florida Legislature Passes Two Possible Congressional Maps; DeSantis Pledges to Veto
Today, the Florida Legislature approved a congressional plan, advancing two map options that are expected to be vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
Florida Judge Allows Voter Suppression Claims to Move Forward
Today, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida ruled on multiple summary judgment motions filed in League of Women Voters of Florida v. Lee, a case challenging Florida’s new voter suppression law Senate Bill 90.
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