In response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today to decline jurisdiction in the Governor’s improper advisory opinion request, the Democratic Ranking Member of the Congressional Redistricting Committee, Representative Kelly Skidmore (D- Boca Raton), released the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Skidmore Responds to Florida Supreme Court Ruling
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Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
The Florida Supreme Court today radically altered historic precedent when it ruled that criminal defendants exercising their State and Federal Constitutional rights of due process and against self-incrimination can be punished with higher sentences, citing their “lack of remorse.” [Read more…] about Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John D. Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of John Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John D. Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Renatha Francis to Serve as First Jamaican-American on the Florida Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Renatha Francis to Serve as First Jamaican-American on the Florida Supreme Court
Brief filed in Florida Supreme Court argues payment of costs and fees not required for voting rights restoration
Fair Elections Center and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC today filed a brief with the Supreme Court of Florida arguing that under the Florida Constitution as amended by Amendment 4, people with felony convictions do not need to pay administrative costs and fees to regain their voting rights. [Read more…] about Brief filed in Florida Supreme Court argues payment of costs and fees not required for voting rights restoration
Attorney General Moody Hosts Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table at the Florida Supreme Court
Attorney General Ashley Moody, in conjunction with Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, today hosted part four of the Attorney General’s Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table Summer Series. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Hosts Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table at the Florida Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
The Florida Supreme Court today issued an opinion affirming Governor Ron DeSantis’ authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. [Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
Florida Supreme Court Grants Governor DeSantis’ Request to Impanel Statewide Grand Jury on School Safety
The Florida Supreme Court today issued an order directing the impanelment of a statewide grand jury on school safety. This comes after Governor DeSantis filed a petition with the court requesting the grand jury on February 13, 2019. [Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court Grants Governor DeSantis’ Request to Impanel Statewide Grand Jury on School Safety
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Carlos Muñiz to the Florida Supreme Court
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Carlos Muñiz, of Tallahassee, to the Florida Supreme Court. The announcement marks the second Hispanic justice appointed by Governor DeSantis to the bench and makes Justice Muñiz the first Nicaraguan-American to serve on the Florida Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Carlos Muñiz to the Florida Supreme Court
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court. Justice Luck was sworn in by recently appointed Justice Barbara Lagoa. Justice Luck was surrounded by family and friends during the announcement at Scheck Hillel Community School.
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