The League of Women Voters of Florida v. Ken Detzner…

Summary

The court affirmed the trial court’s finding that Florida’s 2012 congressional redistricting process and resulting map were tainted by unconstitutional partisan intent, but held that the trial court gave that finding insufficient legal effect. The court ruled that the trial court improperly treated the whole-plan and individual-district challenges alike and improperly deferred to legislative choices after finding a constitutional violation. It reversed approval of the remedial plan and directed expedited redrawing of specified districts and affected districts. Justice Canady, joined by Justice Polston, dissented, arguing that the majority improperly reweighed factual findings and exceeded the limits of appellate review and legislative authority.