Federal Trial Over Miami’s City Commission Districts Begins Today
A bench trial begins today in a federal lawsuit challenging Miami, Florida’s city commission districts for being unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
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Florida Appeals Court Keeps DeSantis’ Discriminatory Congressional Map In Place
Today, a Florida appeals court reversed a ruling striking down Florida’s congressional map for diminishing Black voting power in the northern part of the state.
Voting Rights Groups Appeal Dismissal of Federal Lawsuit Over Florida’s Ink Signature Rule
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Florida’s so-called “wet ink” signature voter registration rule. Voting rights groups today appealed the decision.
Florida’s 5th Congressional District Heads to Federal Trial
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, a federal trial begins in the contentious legal fight over Florida’s 5th Congressional District.
Florida Judge Strikes Down DeSantis Congressional Map for Diminishing Black Voting Power in North Florida
On Saturday, Sept. 2, Florida Judge Lee Marsh struck down the state’s congressional map, holding that it violates the state constitution by diminishing Black Floridians’ voting power.
U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Unconstitutional Miami City Commission Map in Place for Upcoming Election
On Thursday, Aug. 17, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency request that, if granted, would have allowed fairer maps to be in place for Miami’s 2023 city commission election.
New Agreement Renews Potential for Black-Performing Florida Congressional District
On Friday, Aug. 11, the parties in a state-level lawsuit challenging Florida’s congressional map signed an agreement that could pave the way for the state to resurrect a Black-performing district.
Federal Judge Rejects Redraw of Miami City Commission Map, Orders Adoption of New Map
On Sunday, July 30, a federal judge rejected Miami, Florida’s redraw of its city commission districts and ordered the city to adopt new districts for the upcoming November 2023 elections.
Voting Rights Group Sues Florida Over Ambiguous Rights Restoration Process
On Wednesday, July 19, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and four individuals with former felony convictions filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s onerous and inconsistent system for voting rights restoration.
Federal Judge Declines to Block Certain Provisions of Florida Voter Suppression Law, Other Provisions Remain Enjoined
On Tuesday, July 11, a federal judge declined to temporarily block two provisions of Florida’s recently enacted voter suppression law, Senate Bill 7050.