2024-04-15 16:10:25
While much of the country is battling astro-turfed anti-Israel protests, Florida is not dealing with road closures. Governor DeSantis passed what NPR called the nations “toughest protest legislation” back in 2021.
From NPR:
Florida’s governor has signed a law that he called the “strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement measure in the country.” The law was written in response to protests around the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. It provides new protections for police and increases the penalties for people who take part in property damage or violence during protests.
Florida experienced little of the violence seen elsewhere in the country last summer following Floyd’s death. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said tougher laws were needed to make sure Florida doesn’t see the kind of protests that occurred in Minneapolis, Portland, Ore., and other cities. At the bill signing Monday, DeSantis said, “If you riot, if you loot, if you harm others, particularly if you harm a law enforcement officer during one of these violent assemblies, you’re going to jail.”
The law increases penalties for protesters who block roadways or deface public monuments. It creates a new crime, “mob intimidation.” And it requires that anyone arrested at a protest be denied bail until their first court appearance, likely making for overnight jail stays.
Law and order.
In Florida, we drag these people out of the road and arrest them. pic.twitter.com/XU6ZUUf9xX
— Bryan Griffin (@BryanDGriffin) April 15, 2024
In Florida its ok to protest. You can shout. You can scream. You can hold signs. You can voice your frustrations and opinions.
You cannot block traffic. You cannot assault people.
I mean, you can try… but: https://t.co/mLOoIlnKiU
— Charles Weber (@CWBOCA) April 15, 2024
This is today’s Florida protests. Compare with the blue cities and see what real Law and Order looks like.. https://t.co/7PKBI4ZaAz
— Geno (@geno101959) April 15, 2024
A handful of Hamas terrorists are protesting in downtown Miami.
NOTE: They aren’t blocking traffic because…. FAFO in Florida. pic.twitter.com/uBikgJsKpw
— BCinSoFL????????????????????️???? (@BCinKWFL) April 15, 2024
City of Miami officers appeared in riot gear, on horseback and on motorcycles to prevent the protesters from advancing. Police officers were…
— Christina Pushaw ???? ???????? (@ChristinaPushaw) April 15, 2024
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