The legal battle between former Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren and Governor Ron DeSantis concluded when a federal appeals court dismissed Warren’s lawsuit seeking reinstatement. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that since Warren's term had already ended, the request for him to retake his office was irrelevant, according to WFLA.

Warren was originally suspended from his role as State Attorney in 2022 for allegations of neglecting his duties, leading to a legal challenge that he argued was an unconstitutional action by DeSantis. However, the legal system has not supported his case, and his arguments were deemed moot since his term ended and he was not reelected. The situation was further complicated by the fact that for the issue to remain relevant, Warren would need to win a new election for an office within DeSantis' purview and be suspended again, a scenario the court found highly speculative. The court stated, "Warren has established no reasonable expectation of these events occurring," as reported by Tampa Bay Times.

As detailed by Sun Sentinel, the legal case had a lengthy history, with the same three-judge panel initially criticizing the governor's action and suggesting a potential path for Warren's reinstatement. However, the case stalled as the panel deliberated on whether it should advance to the full appeals court, which did not occur due to Warren’s subsequent electoral defeat.

Andrew Warren also sought back pay, which remained a live issue in the case. However, the courts determined that since he was neither reinstated nor resumed his duties by the end of his term, Florida law does not entitle him to back pay.