Florida Supreme Court Paves Way for GOP-Backed Congressional Map
The Florida Supreme Court declined to block the newly enacted congressional map that could net Republicans up to four seats in the Sunshine State.
TL;DR
- The Florida Supreme Court declined to block the new congressional map.
- The court ruled 6-1 that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the case due to ongoing litigation in a lower court.
- The decision means the new map will be in place for the 2026 election.
- The legal challenge to the map will continue in the lower court.
- Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated the ruling.