Florida court to consider whether new US House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering

Florida's new U.S. House redistricting map, which could help Republicans gain four additional seats, faces its first court challenge Friday on claims it violates the state's constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of voters, seeks to block the districts from being used in November elections, challenging a map approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis after a swift two-day special legislative session.