A Florida appeals court has rejected Governor Ron DeSantis' push for executive privilege, which aimed to shield certain public records from disclosure. The court declined to endorse the executive privilege argument made by DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody. The ruling from the 1st DCA stated that the decision to rule on executive privilege was 'irrelevant' and 'unnecessary.' This marks a significant decision as executive privilege had not been previously recognized under Florida state law. Judge Dempsey's decision was also noted in the ruling.
A #Florida appeals court declined to offer an opinion on arguments made by lawyers for Gov. Ron #DeSantis that his administration can shield certain records from the public due to executive privilege. https://t.co/KqDWYWqeCd
Here's my latest for @HumanEvents. Last month, Ron DeSantis banned lab-grown meat in Florida. Other states are following suit. This could be the start of a nationwide fightback against attempts to deprive us of the animal products we need to flourish. https://t.co/h3zI1KWdwG
A #Florida appeals court refused to go along with @GovRonDeSantis’ argument that he can shield public records due to executive privilege -- a power that had not been recognized previously under state law https://t.co/X9GOlzjaKt via @fineout
Appeals court rejects DeSantis push for executive privilege https://t.co/g8TD5giBv8 via @politico https://t.co/qBBPNCJpcH
ICYMI .. Appeals court rejects DeSantis push for executive privilege https://t.co/l4fYdegoJp via @politico
Appeals court rejects DeSantis push for executive privilege https://t.co/iknh8DLQLY
Important ruling from 1st DCA. Court declined to endorse the executive privilege argument made by @GovRonDeSantis & @AGAshleyMoody The court tossed the underlying lawsuit but said Judge Dempsey's decision to rule on ex privilege was "irrelevant" & "unnecessary." (h/t @TheDaraKam)