Groups challenge constitutionality of protest law
The suit contends the law will have a 'chilling' effect on protected speech and violates equal-protection and due-process rights.
Arguing that a new law is intended to “suppress the viewpoints of Black-led organizations and their allies,” a coalition of groups Tuesday challenged the constitutionality of changes championed by Gov.
Ron
DeSantis to crack down on violent protests.
A 62-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Tallahassee on behalf of groups such as the Dream Defenders and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP contends that the law (HB 1), which DeSantis signed on April 19, will have a “chilling” effect on protected speech and violates equal-protection and due-process rights.