Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani responds to the Florida House passing Governor DeSantis’ partisan, gerrymandered map:
Today, the Florida Legislature advanced a deeply partisan congressional map mid-decade, once again putting politics over people.
This map is not about fair representation—it is about protecting power. They weaken the voices of Floridians, particularly Black and brown communities, and undermine the basic principle that voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.
We have been down this road before. Courts have already made clear that dismantling fair districts and ignoring voter-approved standards is unacceptable. Yet here we are again, watching a majority push through a map that came from the Governor’s Office via President Trump. One that was first leaked to Fox News. One that erodes trust in our democracy and silences communities.
Floridians deserve better, and this fight is not over. We will continue to stand with our communities, challenge this map in court, and defend the fundamental right to fair representation in Florida.
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