Florida police using deadly force not protected by Marsy’s Law
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that Marsy’s Law, a constitutional amendment approved in 2018, cannot be used to shield the identities of police officers who use deadly force. The court concluded that Marsy’s Law does not guarantee anonymity for police officers — or any victim of a crime. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for First Amendment advocates. The Florida case parallels a complaint The Columbus Dispatch filed against the Columbus Division of Police for not disclosing the identities of officers involved in deadly shootings, citing Ohio’s version of Marsy’s Law. The decision is viewed as “a win for government transparency,” according to Mark Caramanica, a Tampa attorney representing media outlets.
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