New anti-riot law has local activists on edge
Local law enforcement officers took part in a George Floyd march and rally in Daytona Beach in June 2020. DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARDNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM On April 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for protesters to riot, loot, burn or destroy buildings and property during or following a protest. DeSantis called it, âThe strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement bills in the country.â The legislation was passed by the Florida Senate days this month and in the House in January. On April 15, Equal Ground, a Florida voter education organization, held a...
Source: daytonatimes.com