Ron DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Florida Trans Healthcare Ban, Finds Judge

During a hearing about the challenge against Florida's transgender healthcare ban on minors, a federal judge found that Republican Governor Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information about doctors mutilating children's genitals. The court found that there had never been any documented cases regarding this.

According to the Associated Press, DeSantis and his allies sold the law to Florida voters as "defending children from mutilation." However, Judge Robert Hinkle found that it was more about preventing trans children from getting health care than what the state of Florida was claiming it was for.

"When I'm analyzing the governor's motivation, what should I make of these statements?" the judge asked Florida state lawyer Mohammad Jazil about the matter. "This seems to be more than just hyperbole."

As a result of the court's finding, Judge Hinkle noted that he would make a ruling sometime in the new year regarding DeSantis's anti-transgender legislature if the Florida state legislature, the Florida Department of Health, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis himself had deliberately targeted transgender people through the new law.

The judge also admitted that he is skeptical of the state's motivation regarding the passage of this anti-trans law as the lawyers for both sides gave their respective closing arguments.

The Florida law, which also places restrictions on adult trans care, is being challenged by families of trans children as the state is banning them from seeking medical treatment such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The law, which is part of DeSantis's culture war agenda as he runs for president, has been widely criticized by human rights groups around the world.

Judge Hinkle has now blocked the enforcement of the law temporarily as it pertains to minors. The outcome of the trial will decide whether or not the law will move forward.

Florida Students Walked Out To Support School Staff Who Flouted Ron DeSantis's Transgender Ban

Under DeSantis, Florida has been heavy-handed in enforcing its various transgender bans, including the ban on transgender athletes. This includes the e Broward school district removing the higher-ups of the Monarch High School in Coconut Creek over "allegations of improper student participation in sports."

Among those removed from campus are Principal James Cecil, his assistant Kenneth May, the school's athletics director, a volleyball coach, and an information management technician, according to The Guardian. This led students to have a walkout in protest of their removal as a show of solidarity.

Ron DeSantis Super PAC Strategist Resigns After New Leader Made 'False Statements'

Speaking of Ron DeSantis and spreading false information, the chief Republican strategist for his super PAC known as "Never Back Down" resigned after the super PAC's new chairman made "false" statements about former employees.

UPI reported that "Never Back Down" strategist Jeff Roe, who was leading the Florida governor's campaign in Iowa, resigned after the new chairman, Scott Wagner, arrived and spread false information about several high-level officials who left the organization.

"Following mismanagement and conduct issues, including numerous unauthorized leaks containing false information, senior officials were terminated," claimed Wagner in an interview. "We don't have time to indulge false narratives from those with ulterior motives."

Reports indicated that Wagner targeted former PAC employees such as former chief executive officer, board chairman, former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, and the organization's president, Chris Jankowski.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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