Judge: DeSantis Violated Florida Law but I Can’t Stop Him
In a stunning legal ruling on Friday, a federal judge decided that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ conservative crusade in Florida can continue unchecked—a move that could embolden the MAGA disciple as he eyes a potential presidential run in 2024.
Last month, DeSantis was on trial for undemocratically firing an elected local prosecutor for being “woke.” He pulled Andrew Warren from office over his refusal to enforce the state’s crackdown on abortion rights, and the attorney sued to get his job back as the Tampa area’s top prosecutor.
But on Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle finally weighed in with an awkward conclusion: DeSantis was wrong but there’s no way to stop him.
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