Florida AG Sues DOJ for Blocking Investigation of Trump Assassination Attempt

‘Florida sues to vindicate its sovereign interest to investigate violations of state law,’ Ashley Moody said in her complaint.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks, in a file photograph. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The state of Florida is suing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for attempting to block its independent investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach.

Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a complaint against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in the Southern District Court of Florida on Oct. 23, arguing the actions taken by the federal government are a violation of the 10th Amendment, and pose a “genuine threat” to Florida’s ability to investigate state law violations.