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Rick Scott Removes Prosecutor From Murder Cases After She Refused To Seek Death Penalty

Aramis Ayala has said she refused to consider capital punishment during her tenure because of “legal chaos” surrounding Florida’s death penalty system.
By Bernie Woodall, Reuters

First African American Head Prosecutor In Florida Wrongfully Removed

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Florida Prosecutor's Refusal To Seek Death Penalties Draws Political Backlash

The Republican governor pulls her off a double-murder case after she stands against execution.
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Politicians Honor MLK Day While Working Against The Rights He Fought For

If your policies lead to voter suppression, you're not actually fighting for justice.
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How Governor Rick Scott Rigged Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program For Profiteers

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Court Extends Florida Voter Registration Deadline After Rick Scott Refuses

The ruling gives Floridians displaced by Hurricane Matthew more time to register.
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Rick Scott Refuses To Extend Florida's Voter Registration Due To Hurricane

"Everybody's had a lot of time to register."
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Southeast Braces For Potentially 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Matthew

Matthew is set to be the strongest storm to make U.S. landfall in more than 10 years.
By Reuters/HuffPost

U.S. Judge Permanently Blocks Florida Law To End Abortion Funding

The judge permanently blocked parts of a Florida law that aimed to cut off state funding for preventive health services at clinics that also provide abortions.
By Reuters

Judge Permanently Blocks Parts Of Florida Law That Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

The judge found the clinics were unacceptably targeted by state efforts to eliminate funding for other healthcare services they also provided.
By Reuters