Florida Supreme Court hears arguments on protest law amid allegations of targeting Black activists

James Tysse at the Florida Supreme Court, 10/4/23 // Credit: Florida Supreme Court Youtube

On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a 2021 law that enhanced penalties and created new crimes during protests that turn violent.

Groups including the Dream Defenders and NAACP argue that the law was enacted seemingly in response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

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