A group of about 70 liberal scholars, attorneys, and former judges petitioned the Florida Supreme Court to compel The Florida Bar to investigate U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for alleged ethics violations. Previously, The Florida Bar rejected an ethics complaint citing jurisdictional reasons, claiming federal officials are not investigated while in office. The coalition's petition challenges this notion, referencing the McDade Amendment, which mandates that federal attorneys are subject to state laws and rules equally with state attorneys. The political composition of the court may influence the outcome of the petition.
A coalition of 70 plus liberal scholars, attorneys, and former judges filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court urging investigation of Attorney General Pam Bondi for ethics violations.
The Florida Bar declined to investigate Pam Bondi, stating jurisdictional reasons, citing that it does not investigate sitting federal officers while in office.
The coalition's argument references the 1998 McDade Amendment, asserting that federal attorneys must adhere to state laws and rules equally as other attorneys.
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