JUST IN: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is suspending a top prosecutor in Tampa over his refusal to enforce any current or potential state laws regarding abortion or trans health care. (wusf)
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he is suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren for refusing to enforce Florida laws.
He pointed to Warren's statement that he would not enforce any current or potential state laws regarding abortion or transgender health care, as one of the reasons for the suspension. The order also cites Warren proclaiming"in writing that he will not prosecute individuals who provide abortions in violation of Florida's criminal laws to protect the life of the unborn child."
"I have the utmost trust that Judge Susan Lopez will lead the office through this transition and faithfully uphold the rule of law,” DeSantis said in the release.
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