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Changes in Redistricting to Preserve Minority-Access DistrictsWe're buying rulers by the case to give the Florida legislature a Rap on the Knuckles for adding Amendment 7 This amendment was sponsored by the Republican-dominated Florida legislature with the support of a small number of Democrats from districts that might lose minority representation under the Fair District amendments (5 & 6). This is your chance to have your say. Simply click on "Create new op-ed page" in the left sidebar toolbox on this page (you must be logged in). Then when you're finished with your page, return to this block and insert something like this: REMOVED FROM BALLOTCurrent status of amendment:Leon County Circuit Judge James Shelfer took Amendment 7 (see rap on the knuckle sidebar) off the ballot. Shelfer ruled that the amendment was hard to understand. The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments on Amendment 7 and has ordered a stay on Amendments 5 and 6, pending their review. Ballot Language:"STANDARDS FOR LEGISLATURE TO FOLLOW IN LEGISLATIVE AND 34 CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING.---In establishing congressional and legislative district boundaries or plans, the state shall apply federal requirements and balance and implement the standards in the State Constitution. The state shall take into consideration the ability of racial and language minorities to participate in the political process and elect candidates of their choice, and communities of common interest other than political parties may be respected and promoted, both without subordination to any other provision of Article III of the State Constitution. Districts and plans are valid if the balancing and implementation of standards is rationally related to the standards contained in the State Constitution and is consistent with federal law." Collins Center videoLabels
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