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 · May 5, 2023
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 · May 2, 2023
New Disney penalties hint at DeSantis’ punitive streak TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised that Disney won’t get the last word. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023
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 · Apr 11, 2023
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 · Mar 28, 2023
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 · Mar 27, 2023
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 · Mar 9, 2023
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 · Mar 2, 2023
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 · Mar 1, 2023
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 · Feb 27, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
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 · Feb 14, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 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 · Feb 8, 2023 DeSantis' war on speech targets abortion DeSantis’ “win” in Florida is an ominous sign for pro-choice prosecutors everywhere
Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023 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 · Jan 21, 2023 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.
Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 20, 2023 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 · Jan 11, 2023 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.