Federal Judge Halts Florida's New Financial Disclosure Law

The law required municipal officials to reveal detailed personal financial information, sparking legal challenges over privacy and First Amendment rights.

U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian issued a preliminary injunction against the law.
The law mandated officials to disclose net worth, income, and assets over $1,000.
Over 125 municipal officials resigned in protest of the disclosure requirements.
The judge ruled the law likely violated the First Amendment's compelled speech doctrine.
The case reflects broader debates on transparency versus privacy in government.