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August 5, 2022

Florida Governor Suspends State Attorney Who Promised Not to Prosecute Abortion Ban Violations
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In Florida, Republican Governor Ron De Santis is facing backlash after
he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren over
Warren's promise not to prosecute people who seek or provide abortions
in Florida. Warren, who is a Democrat and has been elected twice,
condemned De Santis's move as "an illegal overreach" and said his
suspension "spits in the face of the voters." Warren spoke at a press
conference Thursday.

Andrew Warren: "I was shocked at the blatant violation of one of the
most fundamental principles of our democracy, that the people, the
voters, get to elect elected officials. I've been elected twice to serve
as state attorney, and I've served as state attorney, and I've done it
well. Crime is down. We're protecting people's rights. We have fought so
hard for public safety and fairness and justice. If the governor thinks
he can do a better job, then he should run for state attorney, not
president."

That was Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren. Governor De
Santis signed a bill into law in April that bans most abortions after 15
weeks of pregnancy. The measure is facing several legal challenges.


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