[aristeides]

If Greer tries to step in, can he be impeached?

[cgk]

I wish I knew the answer to that. CAN a Judge override the legislature and an executive order on state matters?

Greer is voted into office, not appointed, so no matter what he does or says today, I would PRAY that Florida FReepers/voters hold him accountable and vote him OUT of office. He's up for election soon, I read elsewhere.

One big bumper sticker campaign should do it:

Judge Greer: "I don't want anyone feeding that girl!"
Vote NO on Greer for re-election!

[P-Marlowe]

If Greer tries to step in, can he be impeached?

C. While this order is effective, no person shall interfere with the stay entered pursuant to this order.

If Greer interferes, he may very well be arrested.

[livius]

I wish. It seems that the judge is the only truly unreachable authority in our system, responsible to no one, never having to explain or defend his acts. Many are technically elected, but never have to campaign and people know little about them. Most of the time, they are essentially appointed by whatever is the dominant political party in their area and then rubber-stamped by the voters (those few who even bother to vote for that particular line). And, oddly enough, when there is a conflict of interest, it's up to them to acknowledge this and recuse themselves - nobody can come along and remove them from a case unless there's criminal activity involved.

Personally, I'd like to see some judicial reform. Judges should at least not enjoy impunity at the polls - they should have to campaign and they should have to defend their decisions before the public.