Former State Attorney Monique Worrell discusses lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. — The state supreme court heard arguments Wednesday in the case between former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over her suspension.

Worrell was removed from office by DeSantis in August.

The governor cited a neglect of duty and replaced her with current State Attorney Andrew Bain.

Watch: Lawsuit filed against Gov. DeSantis over suspension of former State Attorney Monique Worrell

Dozens of Worrell’s supporters boarded a bus and left Orlando on Wednesday morning and headed to Tallahassee.

The group says it is trying to send a message. The bus had around 40 people on it.

The group stood with Worrell at Florida’s Supreme Court after the arguments against DeSantis.

Watch: Monique Worrell asks Florida Supreme Court to reverse her suspension by DeSantis

DeSantis argued that Worrell’s policies and practices resulted in lower incarceration rates, which showed neglect of duty.

Worrell says the governor has no evidence to back his claims.

Watch: Andrew Bain: Who is the state attorney appointed to replace Monique Worrell?

Worrell filed a lawsuit against DeSantis and asked the Florida Supreme Court to overturn the governor’s decision to suspend her, saying it was unconstitutional.

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