Judge Cox wants citizens to engage in constitution review process to protect judicial independence

Indian River County Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Cox worries more Floridians are watching “Game of Thrones” and checking Facebook, than are familiar with state’s constitution. In remarks she is delivering in a series of talks along the Treasure Coast, the felony court judge makes a case that now is the time for that to change.  Floridian’s rights are at risk, she says. “Revise the constitution with care.”

Every 20 years, Florida’s constitution calls for a 37-member revision commission to propose changes to the state’s charter document, letting the voters decide its fate. Their proposals go directly to the November 2018 General Election ballot – no chance of a governor veto, a congressional override or a judicial review.

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