Supreme Court Shoots Down Rick Scott’s Appeal On Drug Testing

Florida Gov. Rick Scott recognizes a visitor in the gallery during his State of the State speech Tuesday, March 4, 2014m on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Scott touted ... Florida Gov. Rick Scott recognizes a visitor in the gallery during his State of the State speech Tuesday, March 4, 2014m on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Scott touted Florida's improving economy in his speech that drew a contrast between the recession years under former Gov. Charlie Crist and the jobs created during his first three years in office. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) MORE LESS
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The Supreme Court on Monday shot down Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s request to review a lower court ruling that struck down his drug testing program for state employees.

The high court’s decision not to take the case effectively upholds the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Republican governor’s executive order in 2011 to randomly drug-test state employees was unconstitutional as it violated 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.

The Supreme Court did not explain its decision not to hear the case. The order is a victory for the state workers’ union.

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