Critics of Florida's anti-riot bill say it's a racist attack on people's right to protest
A new Florida law that cracks down on protesters proves the governor is more interested in protecting the tourism industry than the lives of Black people, says State Sen. Shevrin Jones.
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Posted: Apr 20, 2021 6:40 PM ET | Last Updated: April 20
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Winter Haven, Fla., on Monday, surrounded by law enforcement, legislators, and police union representatives, to sign a bill to create tougher penalties for people who participate in violent protests. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel/The Associated Press)