Andrew Warren

A ruling was not released following Monday's hearing, but a federal judge in Tallahassee appears to be leaning towards a trial as opposed to immediately reinstating Warren like he wants.

A judge will hear arguments Monday on whether Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren should be reinstated following his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Warren has called DeSantis' move a "blatant political stunt" and an "abuse of power." DeSantis said Warren was suspended for refusing to do his job.

They say Warren’s suspension “runs counter to professional standards of conduct, usurps the will and power of the electorate and eviscerates the carefully crafted separation of powers erected in the Florida Constitution.”

The judge presiding over the suit is expected to hear oral arguments as early as Sept. 19.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday says DeSantis violated Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren's First Amendment rights and retaliated against him for his views on several issues.

Louis Virelli says the suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis was premature and created to send a chilling effect to other elected officials.

Prosecutor Andrew Warren is fighting his removal from office by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who says Warren refused to enforce laws prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors and other laws.

Susan Lopez reversed a previous ruling by suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren and said Matthew Terry should face the death penalty if convicted in the stabbing death of Kay Baker.

Sen. Lori Berman, D-Delray Beach, said her colleagues need to quickly review the suspension but added that she hopes they don't “rubber-stamp anything.”

In a video message Sunday, Warren said DeSantis is "trying to overthrow democracy in Florida" and added he is "not going down without a fight" following his suspension as Hillsborough state attorney.

Andrew Warren said Gov. DeSantis' "political stunt should scare anyone who believes in our democracy."