Gunning for a court fight and eyeing 2024, Florida Gov. DeSantis targets Black-held congressional seats

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Mar 14, 2022 Gunning for a court fight and eyeing 2024, Florida Gov. DeSantis targets Black-held congressional seats Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to veto the state legislature's redrawing of congressional districts that preserve a district held by a Black Democrat. Ultimately, DeSantis wants a court fight aimed at provisions in the federal Voting Rights Act, as well as in the state's Constitution, that generally prohibit the dilution of minority voting strength, according to sources familiar with the governor's thinking. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy