Thank you
@GovRonDeSantis
for appointing me as Secretary of State. Honored and ready to get to work on protecting the integrity and security of our elections!
A view of the Capitol from the US Supreme Court. This week Lexie got a crash course on the foundations of American government and why we are blessed to live in the USA.
People have difficulty processing seismic events that seem to come out of the blue and many don’t like the random, contingent element of history. Conspiracy theories are thus fabricated to explain the inexplicable or hard to accept.
Today is
#InternationalArchivesDay
! The State Archives of Florida collects, preserves and makes available for research the historically significant records of the state. Learn more:
“A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which he cares more about than his personal safety, is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.” -John Stuart Mill
#VeteransDay
Two thoughts, first HB 1543 moots the case. Second, the opinion relies on an improper historical analysis to reach a flawed conclusion which should not survive an en banc review or appeal to SCOTUS.
Supreme Court Poised to Hand Victory to Coach Fired for Praying at the 50-Yard Line after school district violates his First Amendment rights. Liberty is on the move!
For 70+ years the Jax Beaches have gathered for a sunrise Easter service. While the sun wasn’t present, the Son definitely was. He is risen!
#HappyEaster
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Today I joined the Jacksonville AAPI community to celebrate with a car parade and other festivities. They are great patriots who love America and freedom!
The final paragraph of Justice Thomas’ concurrence is why I admire him so much. He deserves to be in the pantheon of not just legal giants but side by side with the greatest men this nation has ever produced.His words are a timely reminder as we celebrate
#IndependenceDay
This is 100% accurate. I was fortunate to travel to Japan twice last year. I have tremendous respect for their people and culture. They put into practice the concept of ordered liberty. Their cities are clean, quiet and safe.
BIG win for the
#2A
and the lawful authority of the state to protect the constitutional rights of citizens. Linked is the opinion of the FL Supreme Court.
Protecting Florida’s elections systems from cyber attacks is a critical mission at the DoS. We are in constant contact with our local and federal partners monitoring any and all threats.
Congrats to
@SenMannyDiazJr
on his confirmation as the next FL Commissioner of Education. One of those players he coached back
@HMLSrHighSchool
was my brother. Manny has been a family friend for 30+ years. So proud of him!
Thank you St. Johns Classical Academy for inviting me to celebrate Constitution Day! The future is bright with so many young patriots who love our country and cherish liberty.
#ConstitutionDay
Congratulations to Justice Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court by
@GovRonDeSantis
Having had a case before her, I can attest to her faithfulness to the constitution and commitment to the rule of law.
Anyone who cares about the First Amendment freedom of speech should read this Order. The facts demonstrate how the federal government coerced and threatened social media companies to silence the voices of Americans.
1. In 1859 Lincoln wrote “All honor to Jefferson to the man, who won in the concrete pressure of a struggle for national independence by single people, had the coolness, forecast, and capacity to introduce into a merely revolutionary document, an abstract truth
Justice is served. I was on the House Public Integrity and Ethics Committee that investigated the theft of millions of dollars of state funds intended to provide service of care to victims of domestic violence.
Could Congress Ban Abortion Nationwide if Roe Gets Overruled? For those who care about federalism and the constitution this is worth the read.
#federalism
via
@reason
I know it's so much more fun to demagogue but precision in the law still matters. At least for now, ok maybe not. This article explains why: "No, Texas Has Not "Defied" The Supreme Court" via
@reason
If you love history, this is the best history podcast in the world. The two hosts are not just outstanding historians but also very entertaining . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@RubinReport
I’m one of those OG natives of the Sunshine State. For five generations my family has called Florida home. Anytime, anywhere and to anyone I’ll share what makes Florida the brightest star on the field of blue.
#donttreadonflorida
Bad news for all the lawyers who slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night, the Eleventh Circuit—the federal appellate court in charge of, among other things, Florida cases—is very much against any First Amendment challenge.
via
@reason
If you care about constitutional rights and ordered liberty then take a few minutes to read (it’s 8 pages) Justice Gorsuch’s statement in the Arizona case seeking to extend the Title 42 Covid restrictions re immigration. Tyranny is only ever a crisis away.
So much for which to be thankful! Family, friends and Florida. Happy Thanksgiving! No one has said it better than George Washington in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789.