Florida Democratic Party Chair Blasts Republican State Legislators and Gov. DeSantis for Trying to Criminalize Peaceful Protest
January 30, 2021
January 30, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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On Wednesday January 27th the House Criminal Justice and Safety Subcommittee voted to advance HB 1, which is an anti civil-rights bill devised by Governor DeSantis and Republican Legislators to criminalize peaceful protest, out of committee. This is deeply disappointing and in light of this vote today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following state . . .
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On Wednesday January 27th the House Criminal Justice and Safety Subcommittee voted to advance HB 1, which is an anti civil-rights bill devised by Governor DeSantis and Republican Legislators to criminalize peaceful protest, out of committee. This is deeply disappointing and in light of this vote today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following state . . .