In a federal trial, plaintiffs argue that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis intentionally discriminated against Black voters during redistricting. The case puts the spotlight on voting rights, racial discrimination, and the power dynamics between the Legislature and the governor.
Author Archives: Andrew Pantazi
Andrew Pantazi was the founding editor of The Tributary. Before starting The Tributary, he previously worked as a reporter at The Florida Times-Union where he helped organize the newsroom's union with the NewsGuild-CWA.
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Florida redistricting trial: Expert claims DeSantis’ role broke norms
Day 2 of Florida’s redistricting trial spotlights expert testimony, alleging Gov. DeSantis intervened with racial bias in the Legislature’s mapmaking.
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Florida redistricting trial asks: Did Gov. Ron DeSantis discriminate against Black voters?
A Florida redistricting trial kicked off Tuesday as federal judges probed whether Gov. Ron DeSantis discriminated against Black voters.
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Florida redistricting lawsuit overturns DeSantis map, empowers Black voters
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting, boosting electoral power for Black voters in Jacksonville. Fast-tracked appeals expected.
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Florida judge expresses doubt over Ron DeSantis’ redistricting arguments
A Florida judge signaled uncertainty over Ron DeSantis’ congressional districts after lawyers admitted redrawn districts may violate the state constitution.
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What you need to know about Florida’s redistricting hearing
This morning, the state of Florida will square off with voting-rights plaintiffs in Tallahassee in a high-stakes battle over the constitutionality of protections for Black voters.
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Is Voting Rights Act on trial in Florida? Redistricting case could have broad impact
If Ron DeSantis gets his way, Florida courts would go further than the U.S. Supreme Court and open the door to Florida’s case being used to dismantle minority voting protections.
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Federal judge accepts Jacksonville redistricting settlement, ending racial gerrymandering case
The federal racial gerrymandering case that upended the Jacksonville City Council’s district map, proving the city had segregated voters on the basis of race for decades, has finally ended.
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Republican Chris Miller beats Democrat Charles Garrison to win Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 5
Republican Chris Miller won the open race for Jacksonville’s City Council At-Large Group 5, fending off Democrat Charles Garrison in the May 16 runoff.
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Joyce Morgan beats Jason Fischer as Duval’s newest property appraiser
Jacksonville City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan beat former state representative Jason Fischer Tuesday to become Jacksonville’s newest property appraiser, the constitutional office with the most control over the city’s budget.