A Florida appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, allowing the controversial new district boundaries to take effect for now.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the University of Miami Health System on May 17. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
A Florida appeals court on Friday reinstated a new congressional map backed by Florida Gov.
"Given the exigency of the circumstances and the need for certainty and continuity as election season approaches, on the court’s own motion, the stay of the temporary injunction is reinstated," per the ruling.
The state appealed Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith's ruling last week, shortly after his decision.The case is likely to head to the Florida Supreme Court, per Dave Wasserman, senior editor at
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