Democrats are furious over a new bill which aims to protect police officers, citizens, and businesses in Florida from violent rioters.
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill HB 1 into law.
The State’s Senate approved the bill in a 23-17 vote.
The law will provide stricter penalties for violent acts perpetrated during a riot, including an increased felony charge for assaulting police officers.
Business owners will now be able to sue local governments for property damage during civil unrest.
Harsher charges will also be assessed to protestors who block traffic, or desecrate historical structures.
Democrats claim the bill is an assault on the First Amendment, and that it gives too much power back to police.
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