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Florida Supreme Court Upholds DeSantis' Anti-Riot Law, Protects Peaceful Protesters

Jun 20, 2024, 09:08 PM

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-riot law does not pose a threat to peaceful protesters. The court rejected arguments that the law is ambiguous, affirming that the measure, passed in 2021, aims to crack down on violent demonstrations without infringing on the rights of non-violent demonstrators. The ruling clarifies that peaceful protests are protected under this law.