Push to crack down on violent protests

Name: Push to crack down on violent protests
Uploaded: 2021-03-05T01:49:41+00:00
Duration: 1 min
Description: A push to crack down on violent protesters in Florida is moving forward. A bill passed a Florida House committee on Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis called for this legislation last year after violent protests erupted across the country. Under this bill, protesters who block roads would face felony charges. Some say the bill would violate free speech rights.

A push to crack down on violent protesters in Florida is moving forward. A bill passed a Florida House committee on Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis called for this legislation last year after violent protests erupted across the country. Under this bill, protesters who block roads would face felony charges. Some say the bill would violate free speech rights.

Posted March 4, 2021 8:49pm EST