A New York Times editorial condemned a drive to dump three Florida Supreme Court justices from the court in a November retention (up-or-down) election, saying their ouster would “send a message of intimidation.” The editorial also criticized Gov. Rick Scott.

“If the three justices lose their retention battle,” the editorial said, “it would give Mr. Scott three court vacancies to fill with his own judicial picks. It would also send a message of intimidation undermining judicial independence and impartiality — a price no Florida voter should be willing to pay.” Learn more from Gavel Grab.