DeSantis Challenges Biden Census Results, Discusses Redistricting and Immigration

Census Undercount and Redistricting

• 🎯 Florida was undercounted in the most recent census, leading to the state receiving one fewer congressional seat than anticipated.
• 💡 The Biden administration has since acknowledged this undercount, suggesting Florida should have received at least one additional seat.
• 🏛️ A letter has been sent to the Census Bureau and Commerce Department requesting a correction to the census enumeration and an extra congressional seat for Florida.
• 🗳️ If Florida receives an additional seat, it would necessitate a redrawing of congressional maps in the state.
• ⚖️ The US Supreme Court is considering a case on race-based districts, which could also force Florida to redraw its congressional maps.

Immigration and Public Safety

• ⚠️ A recent incident involving an illegal alien driving a tractor truck resulted in the deaths of three Floridians.
• 🛂 The individual, who had obtained a CDL in Washington and California, did not speak English and was detained in California.
• ✈️ Florida's Lieutenant Governor will travel to California to extradite the individual back to Florida to face charges.
• 🚫 The governor emphasized that Florida does not recognize driver's licenses issued to illegal aliens and bans sanctuary cities.

Gerrymandering and Representation

• 🗺️ The governor discussed the issue of gerrymandering, criticizing practices in states like California and Illinois.
• ✅ Florida's current congressional map is described as compact and constitutional, having been upheld in court.
• ⚖️ The Supreme Court's decision on race-based districts could impact Florida's map, particularly a district with an irregularly shaped configuration.
• 📈 Florida has experienced significant population growth since the last census, and the congressional map should reflect this demographic shift for equal representation.
• 🇺🇸 The governor stressed the need for Congress to use its power to ensure states follow federal immigration laws and to protect states like Florida from the consequences of sanctuary policies.