Liberal Florida prosecutor fired by Ron DeSantis sues to combat 'the erosion of our democracy'

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Liberal Florida prosecutor fired by Ron DeSantis sues to combat 'the erosion of our democracy' - Alternet.org

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Ron DeSantis responded by suspending him. Warren discussed his suspension and his decision to sue DeSantis’ office during an interview with the Daily Beast, stressing that he isn’t simply suing to get his job back but rather, because he believes DeSantis has crossed a dangerous line by suspending an elected official. The Hillsborough County prosecutor wasn’t appointed to that position by DeSantis, but rather, was chosen by voters. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle, who has “had some experience throwing a damp towel on DeSantis power grabs.

“In 2021, DeSantis and MAGA Republicans tried to throw Trump and extreme right-wing conservatives a lifeline by passing a law forbidding any social media company from deplatforming a political candidate,” Pagliery explains. In Warren’s case, the judge has already refused the DeSantis Administration’s request to dismiss the lawsuit. Warren is arguing that because he is not a DeSantis appointee, but rather, someone who was chosen by voters in his county, DeSantis has seriously overstepped his bounds by suspending him. Warren’s lawsuit against DeSantis comes at a time when he is busy campaigning for reelection.

A Mason-Dixon poll released in late September found Democratic challenger Charlie Crist, a former Florida governor and ex-Republican, trailing DeSantis by 11 percent.