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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The chaos at the U.S. Capitol is fueling a new effort at Florida’s Capitol, legislation to crack down on protests that turn violent.
What You Need To Know
GOP legislators say a bill to boost penalties in protests deemed violent is aimed at public safety
The measure would allow police to arrest protesters for blocking roads
The bill calls for arrests during a protest that turns violent, even if a protester was peaceful
Democrats say the legislation is designed to silence dissent
The majority Republicans in Tallahassee said it is looking to protect public safety, but Democrats warn that the events in Washington D.C. are being exploited to silence your voice. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis over the summer had called on lawmakers to crack down on unruly protests