Jacob Ogles
A Central Florida lawmaker wants Congress to investigate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of the state’s only Black State Attorney.
Rep. Maxwell Frost led a letter to House Oversight Chairman James Comer accusing Florida’s Governor of abusing his power for political gain in removing Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell from office.
‘Under its current administration, Florida’s executive and legislative branches of government have engaged in a relentless assault on the fundamental rights and freedoms of Floridians,” the letter reads. “The Florida Governor has continued to force through this repressive agenda by extreme and lawless means and has taken further acts of political intimidation tactics against elected officials. Since our initial correspondence, the situation in Florida has continued to escalate.”
The Orlando Democrat’s letter was co-signed by U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat and the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, and by U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, a New York Democrat who previously served as lead counsel for the impeachment of former President Donald Trump.
This isn’t the first time Frost said DeSantis’ actions demand federal attention. He called for an Oversight Hearing on past actions, including the suspension of Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren.
Both Warren and Worrell are Democrats.
But it’s unlikely Comer, a Kentucky Republican, will hold such a hearing about DeSantis, a Republican candidate for President. He ignored requests from Frost for a prior hearing.
Frost ultimately held a field hearing in Washington, flying in Democratic critics of DeSantis in Florida who said the Governor had weaponized the state government as he ran for President. Warren testified at that hearing, attended by only Democratic Representatives.
“DeSantis has shown remarkable disdain for the laws he has sworn to uphold,” Warren told lawmakers who attended. “If you cross the Governor, you are at risk of political reprisal.”
Frost said the attacks on duly elected officials constituted an attack on the institution of democratic government.
“Given the seriousness of the current attack on democracy and freedom in Florida and other states, the urgent need for Congressional action has become more dire than ever,” the letter reads.
“A full Committee hearing is essential to understand the pattern of these abuses of power and to identify the steps that must be taken to protect the rights and freedoms of Floridians and Americans living in other states witnessing similar attacks. We look forward to your prompt reply.”
10 comments
PeterH
August 10, 2023 at 7:03 pm
Republicans CONSTANTLY complain about the “weaponization of the justice system” when IN REALITY Republicans ARE THE PERPETRATORS of such blatant infractions on elected prosecutors and others!
Republicans complain about dangerous “woke” groomers influencing our education system but as stated in Politico:
(https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/09/in-desantis-florida-schools-get-ok-for-climate-denial-videos-ee-00109466)
…..As clearly stated in this article REPUBLICANS IN FLORIDA AND TEXAS have authorized teachers to brainwash school children with a barrage of cartoons depicting how windmills and PV panels are inherently dangerous and harmful.
Today we’ve learned that statewide the Florida school system is unable to fill 12,000 positions! Private schools are no longer a viable option…..because these schools have no vacancies for students!
WAKE UP FLORIDA!
Republicans are America’s worst enemy!
Vote all Republicans out of office!
My Take
August 10, 2023 at 7:36 pm
DeSSgustus dislikes blacks, women, Democrats, and Constitutional requirements.
But so does his voter base.
So he pays no direct price for thuggery
My Take
August 10, 2023 at 7:53 pm
Speaking of suspensions.
FAU president search.
https://www.bocamag.com/challengers-for-frankel-seat-a-new-factor-in-the-fau-search/
My Take
August 10, 2023 at 8:06 pm
DeSSgustus is such a contemptible unAmerican that his defeat, political destruction, and one hopès disgrace will delight millions.
Delight. Not just relieve.
Dont Say FLA
August 10, 2023 at 9:07 pm
Rhonda is now setting up House Speaker McCarthy to look the fool too, just like Rhonda sets themself up to look the fool. Way to go, Rhonda! Take the entire GOP to foolville with you so everybody can identify as a fool. I pity the GOP.
Jack
August 11, 2023 at 7:19 am
Comer is too busy spreading conspiracies and looking to put Hunter in jail. He doesn’t care about fascist governors. He’s still looking for the smoking gun for Joe
It's Complicated
August 11, 2023 at 3:23 pm
Frost really needs to read the Florida Constitution. Should also take a remedial civics course to firm his grasp on the difference between state and federal governments.
The Revealer
August 13, 2023 at 8:53 am
Desantis is retaliating against the black race for what the Moors did to the Italians. Gave Italians black hair and brown eyes.
tom palmer
August 14, 2023 at 2:17 pm
What exactly is Congress’ jurisdiction here?
Sonja Fitch
August 20, 2023 at 3:26 am
Just another incident, only black woman judge suspended of Desantis racial discrimination ! Florida put this idiot out of public office! Desantis has used and abused Florida tax payers dollars for his only personal gain!
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