Overview

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, alleging she neglected her prosecutorial duties.
• Worrell's attorney argued in the Florida Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his constitutional authority with the suspension.
• DeSantis's lawyer argued that Worrell's record on prison admission was 'abysmal' and that she was ineffective at prosecuting crime.
• Worrell was the second prosecutor DeSantis removed from office over political disagreements.
• The suspensions are seen as part of DeSantis's effort to remake the state's criminal justice system to his political advantage.