The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 12, 2026
Florida’s Supreme Court denied an emergency request by a pro-voter group June 10th to pause Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting map. The gerrymandered map, likely flipping four liberal-leaning districts conservative, will now likely be in place for the midterm election.
Governor Ron DeSantis pushed the map as part of President Donald Trump’s request for more GOP U.S. House seats. The bill passed both houses of the GOP-dominated Florida legislature in 48 hours with little debate. DeSantis signed it May 4th.
In 2010, voters passed the Florida Fair Maps Amendment with 63% of the vote. It sets criteria for fair maps and forbids drawing districts to favor a party or candidate. However, its provisions have been routinely ignored by the GOP legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis, and it has not been enforced by the DeSantis appointees on the Florida Supreme Court.
The June 10th decision didn’t address the Fair Maps Amendment directly. Instead, it used technical grounds to deny the appeal for a stay. The brief 122-word opinion stated the supreme court did not have jurisdiction yet because the district court was still considering the case. The only non DeSantis-appointed justice dissented, arguing the lower court’s delay was unjustified, and chided his fellow justices choosing not to take action before the midterm.
We have the decision and more on the map at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Florida Phoenix – DeSantis signs legislation making new congressional map official
Florida Phoenix – Florida Supreme Court rejects emergency petition to stop DeSantis’ redistricted congressional map
Supreme Court of Florida (via Democracy Docket) – Equal Ground Education Fund, Inc., v.
Secretary, Florida Department of State
Related ADM Reports:
American Democracy Minute – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Redistricting Bill with Four More GOP Seats; Illinois and New York Contemplate a Response
American Democracy Minute – Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils Congressional Redistricting Plan, Gerrymandering 4 Additional GOP Seats
Groups Taking Action:
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State
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