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Georgia governor signs bill that allows removal of district attorneys

Law that is seen as thinly veiled power grab sets up commission with power to investigate complaints against DAs

The Guardian - US

Court hears appeal by prosecutor suspended by DeSantis

Federal judges on Tuesday heard arguments over whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wrongly suspended an elected state prosecutor last year because of comments he made opposing abortion prosecutions

The Independent UK

New Disney penalties hint at DeSantis’ punitive streak

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised that Disney won’t get the last word.

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DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacy

The Independent UK

Georgia bill is latest GOP effort targeting prosecutors

A new Georgia commission to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move by Republicans nationwide to ratchet up oversight

The Independent UK

With contempt for ‘corporatists,’ DeSantis pitches GOP voters on the power of the state

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis uses his new political memoir to describe how he views the future of the Republican Party, and he’s making a bet that most conservative voters are ready for it.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

State attorney in Florida says Gov. DeSantis is building a case to suspend her from office

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Thursday said she has complied with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for information in the past cases against shooting suspect Keith Moses and accused the governor of seeking to justify suspending her from office.

Orlando Sentinel

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Florida prosecutor faces scrutiny after TV crew attack

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman

The Independent UK

5 highlights from DeSantis’ book, ‘The Courage to Be Free’

In “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” which was released publicly Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis depicts himself as a singular figure capable of combating unelected elites in academia, government and media who are hellbent on eroding the country’s foundational values.

Tribune News Service

Better than Trump? DeSantis media strategy floods zone with news

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Serious presidential candidates — especially ones competing against a ubiquitous media presence like Donald Trump — have to find ways to grab voters’ attention on the campaign trail or risk withering away.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis asks court to reinstate him

An elected Florida prosecutor who says he was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis for political gain and because he is a Democrat is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate him

The Independent UK

Tampa prosecutor wants Florida Supreme Court to tell DeSantis to reinstate him

TAMPA, Fla. — Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren is taking his case to the Florida Supreme Court.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Republicans’ ominous strategy to thwart criminal justice reform — and democracy

Criminal justice reformers are mistakenly finding comfort in a federal court ruling last month that took Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to task for removing a twice-elected, reform-oriented county prosecutor from office.

Los Angeles Times

Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis filing appeal to get job back

The elected state prosecutor suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is filing an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the governor in a renewed bid to get his job back

The Independent UK

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The Tampa prosecutor ousted by Gov. DeSantis files a federal appeal

TAMPA, Fla. — After Andrew Warren lost a federal lawsuit to try to get reinstated as Hillsborough County’s state attorney last month, he said his legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis was “not over.”

Salon

DeSantis' war on speech targets abortion

DeSantis’ “win” in Florida is an ominous sign for pro-choice prosecutors everywhere

Tribune News Service

Suspended Florida prosecutor says DeSantis should reinstate him after judge's decision

TAMPA, Fla. — Days after a federal judge declined to give him his job back, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren had a message for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed him from office last fall:

Tribune News Service

Andrew Warren ruling: A deep dive into what the judge was thinking

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued a ruling Friday that appeared full of contradictions.

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US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

Reason

Judge Rules DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Ousting Reform Prosecutor but Declines To Reinstate Him

"In short, the controlling motivations for the suspension were the interest in bringing down a reform prosecutor," the judge wrote.

The Independent UK

DeSantis wrongfully suspended twice-elected state attorney, federal judge rules

Andrew Warren criticised Florida governor’s anti-abortion measures and threats to transgender healthcare

The Independent UK

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor

Tribune News Service

Judge says DeSantis was wrong, but declines to restore Andrew Warren to office

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, but a federal judge has concluded that he does not have the power to restore Warren to office.

Tribune News Service

Texas Republicans want to rein in ‘rogue’ prosecutors like Dallas County DA John Creuzot

Texas Republicans, thwarted by top prosecutors who say they won’t prosecute certain crimes, are pushing back on what they call “rogue” district attorneys.

Tribune News Service

In Warren vs. DeSantis, here’s what the judge might be considering

TAMPA, Fla. — Court-watchers, politicos and assorted interested parties have been eagerly awaiting a federal judge’s ruling in the case of Warren vs. DeSantis — the ousted Hillsborough County State Attorney suing the governor to get his job back.

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