"Appeals Court Overturns DeSantis' Suspension of Florida Prosecutor"
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated the First Amendment rights of progressive state prosecutor Andrew Warren when he suspended him for speaking out against Republican policies on abortion and transgender rights. The ruling undercuts DeSantis's key credential in his presidential campaign and vacates a previous decision not to reinstate Warren, with the court unanimously finding that DeSantis needed to prove Warren's performance and policies, not his personal views, as the reason for the suspension. DeSantis's office is considering next steps, which could include appealing to a larger court or the U.S. Supreme Court, while Warren looks forward to seeking his reinstatement in court.
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- Appeals court ruling opens door to possible return to office for Andrew Warren Tampa Bay Times
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