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Broward County deputies told not to enforce anti-riot law

Deputies in a South Florida county are being instructed not to enforce an anti-rioting law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week unless it’s absolutely necessary. When it is deemed necessary, the decision must be run up the Broward County Sheriff’s Office chain of command before taking action, according to an internal memo obtained by […]

DeSantis sued over new ‘anti-riot’ law

A social justice group has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others two days after the Republican signed a bill to create tougher penalties for people who participate in violent protests. The nonprofit group Legacy Entertainment & Arts Foundation filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Orlando federal court, according to court records. It argues […]