A lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties, Democrat Monique Worrell, was dismissed by a federal judge three days after Worrell was re-elected to her former post.

Judge Julie Sneed of the Middle District of Florida on Nov. 8 dismissed the lawsuit brought by individual voters and the voting-rights group Florida Rising. The plaintiffs, who were represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), argued that the governor’s removal of Worrell on Aug. 9 of last year disenfranchised voters who supported Worrell, violating their rights under the First and 14th Amendments.

Florida Rising alleged in the lawsuit that it merited compensation for having to expend additional resources and voter outreach as a result of the apathy and disappointment voiced by the electorate in the wake of the suspension. But the court concluded Florida Rising failed to state a claim and that Republican DeSantis also had qualified immunity on individual claims. The plaintiff-voters’ claims were dismissed for lack of standing.

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