DeSantis calls overruling of ‘Stop WOKE Act’ ‘judicial overreach’

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Ron DeSantis called the 11th Circuit’s blocking of the “Stop WOKE Act” a “clear and unfortunate example of judicial overreach,” reacting to the second ruling this week against his anti “woke” agenda.

In a social media post about 24 hours after the ruling, the governor made clear his displeasure with the 2-1 federal appeals court decision.

“State universities are funded by taxpayers and directed by elected officials and their appointees,” DeSantis wrote, reiterating an …

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