Apr 20, 2021 · Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) signed a controversial bill into law on Monday that diminishes First Amendment speech and protesting rights. The bill increases civil penalties for those participating in demonstrations, potentially causing those engaged in uprisings or protests to lose their voting rights if they are convicted under its provisions.

May 4, 2023 · Officials say about a dozen people were arrested Wednesday night while protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida Capitol Office. State law enforcement officials say the 14 arrested were charged with misdemeanor trespass and were booked into the Leon County Jail.

Jan 12, 2024 · A climate protester was caught in a wild video being bum-rushed off stage and tackled to the ground as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a presidential campaign event in Iowa.

Sep 10, 2021 · Florida's new "anti-riot" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as a way to quell violent protests is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Oct 4, 2023 · Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Jacksonville sheriff on Wednesday told the Florida Supreme Court that innocent bystanders and peaceful protesters are not threatened by a controversial...

May 8, 2024 · Governor Ron DeSantis is ordering state police to intervene in campus protests. He claims some demonstrations have become disruptive and participants are turning to vandalism. DeSantis condemned the act during a press conference Wednesday at the University of Florida.

DeSantis' latest clash with the small group of demonstrators — who say they were there to protest his policies on a range of issues, including abortion and education — was on Saturday morning...

May 8, 2024 · Pro-Palestinian protesters flocked to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Wednesday press conference at the University of Florida, which was meant to tout the state’s handling of demonstrations last week.

Apr 30, 2024 · Now Governor Ron DeSantis has some strong words for those involved. He's warning students that violent anti-Israel protests will not be tolerated in Florida. "We're not gonna let you set up a...

Apr 19, 2021 · The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is cracking down on protests. On Monday, DeSantis signed an anti-riot bill that serves severe punishments to those involved in violent protests, per...