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Northside Coalition amongst civil rights teams submitting go well with difficult ‘anti-riot’ invoice

May 11, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Civil rights groups are trying to invalidate a newly signed Florida law that targets demonstrations that turn violent, arguing in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday that the new law is racially motivated.They also said the…

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Florida passes ‘anti-riot’ invoice as civil rights teams warn it would stifle dissent | Florida

Apr 16, 2021

Florida has passed what is known as an "anti-riot" law, imposing tougher sentences on protesters, giving a victory to the state's Republican governor, and striking a blow to civil rights groups warning against suppressing dissent. The law,…