Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Grace v. City of Miami
Lawsuit filed by Grove Rights and Community Equity (GRACE), Engage Miami, three Florida branches of the NAACP and residents of city commission districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 against the City of Miami, Florida over its city commission map.
Common Cause Florida v. Byrd
Lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the state’s current congressional map following the release of 2020 census data.
Cubanos Pa'Lante v. Florida House of Representatives
Lawsuit filed by Cubans Pa’Lante, Engage Miami, the American Civil Liberties Union Club at Florida International University (FIU ACLU Club) and five Southern Florida residents challenging four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida.
Nord Hodges v. Passidomo
Lawsuit filed by five voters against Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd (R) and President of the Florida Senate Kathleen Passidomo (R) challenging two Florida Senate districts.
Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP v. Jacksonville
Lawsuit challenging Jacksonville, Florida’s city council districts and Duval County’s school board districts drawn with 2020 census data.
Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute v. Byrd
Lawsuit filed on behalf of multiple civil rights organizations and individual voters challenging Florida’s new congressional map.
Arteaga v. Lee
Lawsuit filed in state court on behalf of Florida voters over the state’s imminent failure to enact a new congressional map following the release of 2020 census data.
In re: Joint Resolution of Legislative Apportionment
Proceedings before the Florida Supreme Court to determine the validity of the state’s legislative districts.
In re: Advisory Opinion to the Governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asked the Florida Supreme Court to issue an advisory opinion clarifying the permissible use of race in the state’s congressional redistricting process.
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