Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), ahead of signing what he calls a "pro police, anti-mob" bill:
"This bill actually prevents against local governments defunding law enforcement."
"This bill actually prevents against local governments defunding law enforcement."
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signs the controversial "anti-riot" bill, which passed along party lines.
The bill increase penalties for defacing property and interfering with law enforcement during protests. Opponents say it stifles free speech and limits political dissent.
The bill increase penalties for defacing property and interfering with law enforcement during protests. Opponents say it stifles free speech and limits political dissent.
Here's more on Florida's new "anti-riot" law: orlandosentinel.com/politics/os-ne… 
FL Speaker Chris Sprowls on controversial 'anti-riot' bill:
"There were heroic stories of truly peaceful protestors who locked arms to protect someone's small business, or ... to protect people who were in uniform, and our message to those people is you're still protected."
"There were heroic stories of truly peaceful protestors who locked arms to protect someone's small business, or ... to protect people who were in uniform, and our message to those people is you're still protected."
Polk County, Florida, Sheriff Grady Judd pulls out two photos to show the difference between "peaceful protest" and "more riot."
"We can tell the difference," he says.
"We can tell the difference," he says.
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