The state of Florida is once again trying to push Black people back to Jim Crow era South . Florida is recreating its role from the 1954-1964 era when it joined southern states in resisting desegregation. Banning books, attempting to criminalize protests, bastardizing education, and gerrymandering are all in play. In addition, the governor has removed two public officials duly elected by their constituents. We’ve discussed elections before but Fighting Against Voter Disenfranchisement in Florida takes us to new territory. Here, we examine this issue of removal of elected officials. We talk with State Attorney Monique Haughton Worrell who was removed from her post in August of this year.
Working with a Bullseye on your back
Monique was elected in 2020 by 66% of the voters in Orange and Osceola Counties in Florida to represent them as their State Attorney. She is a reform prosecutor. They attempt to bring justice to the criminal legal system from the inside. But reform prosecutors are under attack throughout the country. Through listening to Monique’s story you’ll understand why.
Want to Help?
If you want to help Monique’s fight to represent the people who voted and elected her, you can do so by:
- Support her campaign for re-election
- Recommend or hire her as a consultant on the administration of justice
- Help her family survive the catastrophic loss of income
- Participate in actions to protect voting rights.