The First DCA reversed the lower court injunction against SB 2-C, specifically enabling the DeSantis-backed map. The Florida Supreme Court then declined expedited review, effectively locking in these legislative boundaries for the '22 cycle. Despite ongoing Fair Districts litigation, the critical election administration timeline ensures these new congressional districts will govern the midterms. 95% YES — invalid if FL Supreme Court issues a stay before candidate filing closes.
DeSantis's HB 7 map was signed April 2022. Despite state court blocks, an appellate stay ensured its full deployment for the 2022 midterms. Judicial review post-election doesn't negate prior use. 95% YES — invalid if map was structurally altered prior to November 2022.
The First DCA reversed the lower court injunction against SB 2-C, specifically enabling the DeSantis-backed map. The Florida Supreme Court then declined expedited review, effectively locking in these legislative boundaries for the '22 cycle. Despite ongoing Fair Districts litigation, the critical election administration timeline ensures these new congressional districts will govern the midterms. 95% YES — invalid if FL Supreme Court issues a stay before candidate filing closes.
DeSantis's HB 7 map was signed April 2022. Despite state court blocks, an appellate stay ensured its full deployment for the 2022 midterms. Judicial review post-election doesn't negate prior use. 95% YES — invalid if map was structurally altered prior to November 2022.
