Voting groups sue over Florida congressional map
April 22, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Voting rights groups sued Florida on Friday over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature, saying it will diminish the state's Black representation and benefit Republicans.
Florida lawmakers approved the map Thursday as part of a contentious three-day special legislative session during which Black and Democratic representatives staged a sit-in on the House floor, prayed and sang "We Shall Overcome" in protest.
DeSantis, who is considered a top tier presidential candidate in 2024, signed the measure into law Friday...
For access to this article please
sign in or
subscribe.
Reader Comments(0)