"Appeals Court Victory Paves Way for Return of Fired Florida Prosecutor"

An appellate court ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the First Amendment by suspending Democratic prosecutor Andrew Warren for his political gain, marking a setback for DeSantis. The court directed a federal judge to reconsider his ruling, potentially reopening a pathway to reinstatement for Warren. The ruling focused on factors for Warren's suspension, concluding that First Amendment protections applied more broadly than previously stated. Warren expressed hope for reinstatement, while DeSantis' press secretary criticized the decision as an encroachment on state sovereignty.