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After nearly a year of protests and civil unrest, Republican governors and state legislators are broadening the definition of riots.
The measures come amid debate about police tactics and how far protests against them should be allowed to go in cities. The proposals have gained support since last summer after the death of George Floyd sparked violent mass protests across the country. Floyd, a black man, was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted Tuesday on murder and manslaughter charges.
Anti-riot legislation was spurred amid nationwide anticipation that violence would break out in major metropolitan cities if the jury overseeing the Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis returned a “not guilty” verdict.
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Palm Beach County activists and leaders react to HB1 anti-riot bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday signed HB1 the so-called anti-riot bill into law, which places tougher penalties on protesters who engage in violent rallies, and in south Florida, itâs getting a mixed reaction.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday signed HB1 the so-called anti-riot bill into law, which places tougher penalties on protesters who engage in violent rallies, and in south Florida, itâs getting a mixed reaction.
âItâs a constitutionally unjust bill in my opinion,â David Rae said.
CBS News omits mentioning 60 Minutes report on DeSantis after network hit with accusations of manufacturing scandal Emma Colton
CBS News did not cite its
60 Minutes reporting on Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday after people across the political spectrum slammed it as a manufactured hit piece on the Florida Republican.
The
CBS This Morning and the
CBS Evening News broadcasts from Monday show the DeSantis report on his vaccine rollout was not discussed, Fox News reported.
A CBS spokesperson did not immediately respond to the Washington Examiner s request for comment on the matter.
The move comes after 60 Minutes was accused of selectively editing an interview with DeSantis and manufacturing a “pay to play” scandal involving vaccine distribution in Florida.