‘A great victory’: Local leaders applaud judge’s ruling that DeSantis’ congressional map in Florida is unconstitutional
Read full article: ‘A great victory’: Local leaders applaud judge’s ruling that DeSantis’ congressional map in Florida is unconstitutionalRepublican Congressman Aaron Bean last year the first Republican to represent Jacksonville’s minority voters in three decades. But how his district was created, according to a state judge, was unconstitutional.
Federal lawsuit over Jacksonville’s city council redistricting ends with settlement
Read full article: Federal lawsuit over Jacksonville’s city council redistricting ends with settlementA federal judge has now given final approval to a settlement that ends a lengthy legal battle over redistricting between several civil rights groups and the city of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville City Council approves $100,000 settlement in redistricting lawsuit
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council approves $100,000 settlement in redistricting lawsuitThe lengthy redistricting battle between the city of Jacksonville and several civil rights groups appears to have come to an end.
Large voter turnout expected for high-stakes city election as redistricting issues loom
Read full article: Large voter turnout expected for high-stakes city election as redistricting issues loomIn March, Jacksonville will be voting for a new mayor and new city council members to run the city. Political observers anticipate a high turnout compared to past local elections as races began to become very competitive.
Appeals court denies city of Jacksonville’s motion for stay of redistricting order
Read full article: Appeals court denies city of Jacksonville’s motion for stay of redistricting orderThe 11th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals has denied the city of Jacksonville’s request for a stay of a federal judge’s ruling on redistricting.
Civil rights groups argue judge’s ruling in Jacksonville redistricting case shouldn’t be put on hold
Read full article: Civil rights groups argue judge’s ruling in Jacksonville redistricting case shouldn’t be put on holdThere’s another update in the court battle over Jacksonville’s new city council and school board districts.
City of Jacksonville attorneys ask federal appeals court to put judge’s redistricting decision on hold
Read full article: City of Jacksonville attorneys ask federal appeals court to put judge’s redistricting decision on holdThere’s another turn in the legal fight over Jacksonville’s new city council and school board districts.
NAACP, others file objections to city of Jacksonville’s remedial redistricting plan, propose 3 maps of their own
Read full article: NAACP, others file objections to city of Jacksonville’s remedial redistricting plan, propose 3 maps of their ownThere’s an update in the fight to redraw Jacksonville’s City Council districts.
Appeals court denies motion to stay judge’s order that struck down redrawn district map
Read full article: Appeals court denies motion to stay judge’s order that struck down redrawn district mapAfter the Jacksonville City Council last Friday made a decision on a redrawn district map, the city filed a motion with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to stay Judge Marcia Morales Howard’s order striking down the very first version.
Judge’s ruling signaled win for plaintiffs in Jacksonville redistricting suit. But could things backfire?
Read full article: Judge’s ruling signaled win for plaintiffs in Jacksonville redistricting suit. But could things backfire?The Jacksonville City Council canceled a special meeting that was set for Wednesday where they planned to discuss hiring an outside attorney to fight a judge’s ruling in a lawsuit on newly-drawn district lines, but apparently, the city’s General Counsel Office has already obtained legal representation.
Appeals court blasts redistricting injunction
Read full article: Appeals court blasts redistricting injunctionAn appeals court Friday said a circuit judge issued a “patently unlawful” temporary injunction against a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving another sign that the controversial plan likely will be used in this year’s elections.
Redistricting wrangling goes to Supreme Court
Read full article: Redistricting wrangling goes to Supreme CourtVoting-rights groups went to the state Supreme Court on Monday as they try to keep alive the possibility of blocking a congressional redistricting plan that would make it harder to elect a Black U.S. House member this year in North Florida.
Redistricting: Appeals court reinstates Governor DeSantis map
Read full article: Redistricting: Appeals court reinstates Governor DeSantis mapAn appeals court Friday reinstated a stay against a circuit judge’s decision that blocked a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis, pointing to a “high likelihood” that the judge erred.
State appeal puts redistricting ruling on hold
Read full article: State appeal puts redistricting ruling on holdLittle more than an hour after a judge issued a temporary injunction against a new congressional redistricting plan, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration Thursday launched an appeal that put the ruling on hold.
Judge says he’ll block Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting plan
Read full article: Judge says he’ll block Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting planA state judge has ruled that a congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and drawn by his staff is unconstitutional because it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives.
Former state senator announces his candidacy for Florida’s newly-redrawn 4th Congressional District
Read full article: Former state senator announces his candidacy for Florida’s newly-redrawn 4th Congressional DistrictDemocrat Tony Hill launched his campaign for 4th Congressional District at the Longshoremen’s Union Hall in Jacksonville Tuesday.
Injunction sought against redistricting plan
Read full article: Injunction sought against redistricting planFocusing on a North Florida district that has become a legal and political battleground, voting-rights groups and other plaintiffs are seeking a temporary injunction to block a congressional redistricting plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida seeks to end lawsuit after redistricting plan passes
Read full article: Florida seeks to end lawsuit after redistricting plan passesAs a new round of legal battling begins about congressional redistricting, the state is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that has urged judges to draw new district lines.
Florida Senate passes DeSantis’ plan, setting stage for final redistricting vote in House
Read full article: Florida Senate passes DeSantis’ plan, setting stage for final redistricting vote in HouseOver the objections of Democrats who contend Republicans are being “bullied” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Senate on Wednesday approved a congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP.
Proposed redistricting demonstration held in downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: Proposed redistricting demonstration held in downtown JacksonvilleThe Northside Coalition and other groups held a demonstration at City Hall Monday morning -- saying they are concerned about the new congressional redistricting maps.
Gov. DeSantis’ proposed congressional map would change 2 districts in North Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis’ proposed congressional map would change 2 districts in North FloridaIt’s a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that could change the face of North Florida politics and who represents you in Congress.
GOP looks to preserve majorities as Georgia remaps districts
Read full article: GOP looks to preserve majorities as Georgia remaps districtsGeorgia lawmakers returned to the Capitol Wednesday with maps on their mind, beginning a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp to redistrict Georgia’s congressional delegation, state Senate and state House.