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Today, during a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by legislative leadership and law enforcement officials from across the state to sign the “Combating Public Disorder Act” into law. The bill, HB 1, takes a robust approach to uphold the rule of law, stand with those serving in law enforcement and enforce Florida’s zero tolerance policy for violent and disorderly assemblies. The bill comes in the wake of ongoing violence, rioting and other forms of civil unrest throughout the United States over the last two years.
Governor Ron DeSantis said, “In Florida, we are taking an unapologetic stand for the rule of law and public safety. We are holding those who incite violence in our communities accountable, supporting our law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep us safe and protecting Floridians from the chaos of mob violence. We’re also putting an end to the bullying and intimidation tactics of the
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If we took a 30,000 foot view of the Earth we’d find it to be smoldering. Okay, that is not completely accurate, however if we’ve added up the collective events over the last number of years, dating back as far as the Obama administration, there is a symbolic smoldering that is perceptible. As violence waxes and wanes in the United States due to unrest in the name of social justice, there is not much many can do to really protect themselves from mob rule and riots. Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law a very pro-law and order piece of legislation that will offer up some much needed relief to Floridians, but really a policy that could be emulated across the country. HB 1, the “Combating Public Disorder Act” is in response to such instances of unrest.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs anti-rioting legislation
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Legislative leaders and law enforcement officials from across the state applaud the passage of House Bill 1 to prevent mob violence, support peaceful protest and stand with our law enforcement.
Winter Haven, Fla. – Today, during a press conference at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by legislative leadership and law enforcement officials from across the state to sign the “Combating Public Disorder Act” into law. The bill, HB 1, takes a robust approach to uphold the rule of law, stand with those serving in law enforcement and enforce Florida’s zero tolerance policy for violent and disorderly assemblies. The bill comes in the wake of ongoing violence, rioting and other forms of civil unrest throughout the United States over the last two years.
This black, armored police truck is one of several parked behind City Hall in downtown Tallahassee on Saturday, September 5, 2020 ahead of planned protests following a grand jury report on the use of force in three officer-involved shootings.
Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, said he worries the measure cracks down on dissent a tenant of American democracy and does so in a way that would hurt Black and minority voices.
The Senate Appropriations Committee has cleared a bill targeted at protests that turn violent. The measure is a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis who announced it in the middle of social justice protests during the summer.