Florida’s Supreme Court refused to block a new congressional map for the midterm elections, leaving districts drawn by Republicans in place while a legal challenge continues. Voting rights groups say the map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander; state officials defended it as lawful.
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The Florida Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand to Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer for her conduct during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The court found that Scherer had violated several rules governing judicial conduct, including showing bias toward the prosecution. This reprimand is a reminder of the importance of judicial impartiality and the tragic events of the Parkland school shooting that occurred in February 2018.
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has ruled that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for her conduct during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The commission found that Judge Scherer showed bias toward the prosecution, failed to maintain order in the courtroom, and allowed her emotions to overcome her judgement. The report will now be sent to the Florida Supreme Court, which will decide whether to accept the commission's recommendation.
Florida's Republican-dominated Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks and allocating $25 million annually for anti-abortion pregnancy centers. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill, which would make it the most restrictive abortion law in the country and a major victory for anti-abortion activists. The bill's implementation is contingent on the Florida Supreme Court ruling on the state's current 15-week ban on abortion.