DeSantis Suspends Prosecutor Who Said He Wouldn't Enforce State's 15-Week Abortion Law

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DeSantis Suspends Prosecutor Who Said He Wouldn't Enforce State's 15-Week Abortion Law
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In an “Orwellian” move, Ron DeSantis has suspended a state prosecutor who promised not to prosecute individuals over the state’s newly enacted 15-week abortion ban.

cites the fact that Warren had joined prosecutors across the U.S. in signing a pledge not to enforce abortion bans if the Supreme Court overturnedand states enacted laws prohibiting or restricting the procedure. The order also predicted that Warren would refuse to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care should such a ban be passed by the Florida legislature.

The suspension takes effect immediately, though Warren will still retain his title, as state law requires the Florida Senate to take action to formally remove him from his post. In the meantime, Warren’s duties will be fulfilled by Hillsborough County Judge Susan Lopez, who was appointed by DeSantis.

Warren, who serves in an elected position, is viewed as a “rising star” in Democratic circles throughout the state.and an “illegal overreach that continues a dangerous pattern by Ron DeSantis of using his office to further his own political ambition.” Today’s political stunt is an illegal overreach that continues a dangerous pattern by Ron DeSantis of using his office to further his own political ambition. It spits in the face of the voters of Hillsborough County who have twice elected me to serve *them*, not Ron DeSantis…

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