Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Launched in 1974, the Conservative Political Action Conference is the largest gathering of conservatives in the world. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — A state circuit judge said he’ll block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting map because it is unconstitutional in that it breaks up a district where Black voters can choose their representatives.
Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith said he would issue a formal order Thursday or Friday to keep the maps from taking effect in November’s election.
He made it clear he would rule in favor of voting rights groups challenging the maps.
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