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Hundreds gathered on the steps of Orlando City Hall to rally in support of Monique Worrell.
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The Combating Public Disorder Bill--nicknamed the “anti-riot bill”--is now law. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill Monday morning at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Supporters of the new law say it’s a necessary safeguard against lawlessness and rioting. Opponents say it’s unconstitutional and an attack on free speech. Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince joins Intersection to discuss the Combating Public Disorder Act and other pieces of legislation she says are problematic--including a bill that makes it harder to vote by mail.
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Florida's so-called ‘anti-riot’ bill is now moving to the state Senate after winning approval from the House last week.
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Anger at restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic spilled into the streets of Germany and the U.K. on Saturday.
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A former Florida police officer and Marine Corps veteran is the latest person to be charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Orange and Osceola County State Attorney Aramis Ayala has introduced a diversion program for people charged with resisting arrest without violence. Ayala said the program will allow her office to focus on prosecuting more serious crimes.
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In keeping with President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign’s focus on being the “party of law and order,” Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing legislation that stiffens penalties for violence at protests.
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Nationwide protests over police brutality began in May over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. One rallying cry at protests has been to defund police. We revisit a conversation about the issue that we aired on Intersection in June.
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This year a new generation of protesters have taken to the streets to demand change-- and an end to police brutality. Dr. Eric Smaw, associate professor of philosophy at Rollins College and Pastor Roderick Zak of Rejoice in the Lord ministries join Intersection to discuss why these protests are different, and what systemic changes are needed.
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The protest that started Friday night is expected to continue along Rosalind Ave on Saturday.