Friday, February 25, 2011

The Examiner: Lawsuits challenge Florida redistricting changes

"After a hard-fought political campaign, voters approved two measures last fall that would change how Florida's congressional and legislative districts are drawn every decade.
Now, the real brawling is starting in the courts.
Two lawsuits filed in the wake of last November's election could determine the fate of the two amendments to Florida's constitution, which supporters say will help end gerrymandering, the process of tailoring districts to favor a particular party, incumbent or demographic group. Opponents claim the amendments will dilute the voting power of minorities."
The entire article with commenting is at http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/02/lawsuits-challenge-fla-redistricting-changes
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