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  1. February 24, 2026

    Detective Wants Immunity For Fla. GOP Chair Phone Search

    A Sarasota police detective has moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the former chair of the Florida Republican Party accusing her of violating the Fourth Amendment during a 2023 sexual assault investigation, arguing she is protected by qualified immunity and relied on judge-approved warrants.

  2. November 04, 2025

    Ex-Fla. GOP Chair Says Police Unlawfully Searched His Phone

    The former chairman of Florida's Republican Party sued a pair of police detectives for alleged violations of his constitutional rights, claiming he was forced to resign after they searched his cell phone and included private communications in reports that were leaked to the public.