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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate a Florida law targeting drag shows

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The US Supreme Court, in a split decision, issued a brief statement on Thursday refusing to reinstate a Florida law that targets drag shows. A lower court order previously prohibited the law from coming into effect. HM Florida-ORL, LLC deals with an Orlando, Florida restaurant and bar known as Hamburger Mary’s.

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Florida governor signs bill prohibiting protests outside of private residences

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed House Bill 1571 into law, which prohibits protestors from demonstrating outside of private residences. Protestors now face second degree misdemeanor charges with the possible punishment of 60 days in jail and fines of up to $500. It then passed in March. It then passed in March.

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US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach

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A US District Court for the District of Columbia judge Friday found a man guilty of all four misdemeanor charges against him relating to the US Capitol breach on January 6 last year. ” The government alleged that Rivera “illegally crossed a perimeter set up by law enforcement officers and entered the Capitol grounds[.]”

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DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced the arrest of three Florida residents. Cloud, Florida were charged in connection with their actions in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. . Isaacs is charged with destruction of documents, a felony, and related misdemeanors, and Hallon is charged with misdemeanor offenses.”

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Florida legislature passes anti-riot bill backed by Governor DeSantis

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The provision, enacted in response to videos of protestors who were harassing outdoor restaurant customers, would allow groups of three or more people who “threaten to use imminent force” to persuade others to change their viewpoint to be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor.

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Court refuses Florida’s request to reinstate anti-drag law

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Share A divided Supreme Court on Thursday denied Florida’s request to allow it to temporarily enforce a law that makes it a misdemeanor to allow children at drag performances. The brief unsigned order means that the state cannot apply the law anywhere in the state while a Florida restaurant’s challenge to the law continues.

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States Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month With Tougher Laws

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In terms of legislation, Detroit City Council approved a new local law this week that will allow law enforcement to seize firearms from anyone convicted of a misdemeanor related to domestic violence, according to the Detroit Free Press. . The council members named the ordinance after Sgt.

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