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A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for refusing to prosecute doctors and abortion patients who illegally performed abortions is legally required to present a “strong defense.” I swear
At a news conference on Aug. 4, DeSantis suspended Democratic state attorney Andrew Warren, accusing the prosecutor of failing to enforce duly passed laws regulating child sex reassignment surgery and certain abortions. said.
“I had an individual here in Hillsborough County say, [sign] I wrote to him that there are certain laws that he will not enforce and that he will not prosecute,” DeSantis told Fox News.[State’s] Lawyers who put ideology above the rule of law have not fulfilled their oath of office. ”
Without elaborating, Warren said he plans to fight the suspension on Sunday.
government.Ron DeSantis says prosecutors with ‘radical agenda’ in Florida ‘can’t get away with it’
“I’m not going to surrender without a fight. I’m a former federal prosecutor, a duly elected state attorney, a Florida native, a proud American. Give this man your freedom.” I refuse to be trampled or voiced.Make your own health care decisions and validate your vote.I hope you agree with me. increase.
Warren was elected in 2016 and 2020.
In the video, Warren said the governor was trying to overturn the election.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends ‘Soros-backed’ state attorney for refusing to enforce abortion ban
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“Ron DeSantis is trying to overthrow Florida’s democracy. His plan to suspend me blatantly violates the most basic foundations of our democracy. Your vote.” “He seeks to overturn the results of fair and free elections by abusing his power to serve his own politics. Ambitions.”
A press release from DeSantis’ office said he “has the power to suspend state officials under Article IV, Section 7 of the Florida Constitution.”
After suspending Warren, DeSantis appointed Hillsborough County Court Judge Susan Lopez to replace him.
“It is my duty to hold elected officials in Florida to the highest standards for the people of Florida. We have full confidence in the company,” DeSantis said in a press release.
On July 1, a Florida law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy came into effect, except when an abortion was necessary to save the mother’s life, such as in cases of rape or incest.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.