ACLU of Florida sues Gov. DeSantis over special election delays for legislative seats

Florida: The ACLU of Florida is taking action against Governor Ron DeSantis. They filed a lawsuit because he’s been slow to call special elections for two legislative seats. This is a big deal for the folks living in those districts.

The lawsuit is on behalf of Christina Forrest and Janet Laimont, who live in areas affected by the resignations of their representatives. One of them, Joel Rudman, stepped down to run for Congress, and the other, Randy Fine, is also leaving for a U.S. House seat.

Forrest lives in Navarre, where Rudman used to represent House District 3. He resigned on January 1, and now the community is left without a voice. Laimont, from Palm Bay in Senate District 19, is feeling the same pinch since Fine’s resignation is effective March 31.

The ACLU claims that DeSantis is taking longer than any previous governor to call these elections. They argue that this delay is unfair and undemocratic, especially with the legislative session starting in March. The lawsuit highlights that Florida has a history of quick special elections, averaging just over a week.

While DeSantis has called elections for congressional vacancies, the state legislative seats remain unfilled. The ACLU is pushing for immediate action, saying that the people deserve representation without unnecessary delays.

Forrest and Laimont are determined to make their voices heard. They believe that every community should have a representative in the Legislature, and they’re not backing down until they get it. The situation has sparked a lot of discussions about how special elections are handled in Florida, especially when it comes to political motives.

It’s a tense time in Florida politics, and this lawsuit could change how things are done moving forward. The ACLU is standing firm, advocating for the rights of the people in these districts. Let’s see how this unfolds!