Al Lawson
Then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, left, poses during a ceremonial swearing-in with then-Rep. Al Lawson of Florida, right, on Capitol Hill.
  • An agreement could potentially restore a North Florida House dismantled by DeSantis, per Politico.
  • The district in question was represented by Democrat Al Lawson, a veteran Black lawmaker.
  • The agreement wouldn't end the litigation over DeSantis' map, but would limit the scope of arguments against the lines.

Last year, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature pushed for a congressional map that would gave their party a sizable edge in the 2022 midterms.