'We are prepared to strap up our boots and, in the spirit of John Lewis, get into some good trouble,' state Representative Shevrin Jones said in response to DeSantis' new proposal, which introduces new criminal offences for protesters.
Democratic lawmakers in Florida said Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' new proposal to strengthen penalties against protesters in the state threatens the right to assemble under the First Amendment.
On Monday, DeSantis proposed legislation to impose felony penalties during demonstrations. The governor targeted conflicts between law enforcement and protesters that have emerged from the Black Lives Matter movement.Under the proposal, it would become a felony to participate in protest where property is damaged or public monuments are toppled.
Individuals who throw objects at police officers would also be subjected to a minimum of six months jail time and those arrested during protests would be denied bail before their hearings, under the governor's new proposal.
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