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Related: About this forumThe Steal that Wasn't Stopped
The Steal that Wasn't StoppedIn April 2022, Florida Democrats shut down a special legislative session for more than an hour to protest a new, racially gerrymandered Congressional map that, in a highly unusual move, the Florida GOP had allowed Governor Ron DeSantis to personally oversee.
The DeSantis map violated the Florida Constitution
In May 2022, Florida circuit court judge Layne Smith blocked the use of the new congressional map, which had been challenged by advocacy groups precisely because it dismantled a Black-held congressional seat in northern Florida, spreading Democratic voters across several Republican districts.
Judge Smitha Ron DeSantis appointeewrote:
In June, Smiths ruling was overturned on appeal, but as Orlando Weekly reported: Because the injunction, did not give a full explanation . the plaintiffs ask(ed) the Supreme Court to place a stay on the appeals courts ruling.
In May 2022, Florida circuit court judge Layne Smith blocked the use of the new congressional map, which had been challenged by advocacy groups precisely because it dismantled a Black-held congressional seat in northern Florida, spreading Democratic voters across several Republican districts.
Judge Smitha Ron DeSantis appointeewrote:
The enacted map is unconstitutional under the Fair District amendment. It diminishes African-Americans ability to elect the representative of their choice.
In June, Smiths ruling was overturned on appeal, but as Orlando Weekly reported: Because the injunction, did not give a full explanation . the plaintiffs ask(ed) the Supreme Court to place a stay on the appeals courts ruling.
Why did Ron DeSantis think he could get away with a crime so brazen?
The answers simple: Because the Florida Supreme Court is a fully corrupted, Federalist Society-approved arm of the Florida GOP.
The answers simple: Because the Florida Supreme Court is a fully corrupted, Federalist Society-approved arm of the Florida GOP.
In June 2022, the Florida Supreme Court did DeSantis bidding: it refused to hear the appeal, leaving the Governors illegally gerrymandered map in place.
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The Steal that Wasn't Stopped (Original Post)
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mahina
(18,918 posts)1. Well that sucks.
OldBaldy1701E
(6,288 posts)2. Then it is time to take it higher.
I understand about the states handling their voting, but when there is such bias and manipulation, can't the Fed step in?
Timeflyer
(2,619 posts)3. FL--a one-party authoritarian state.