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The Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the state’s “anti-riot” law, passed in 2021 which creates harsher penalties for protesters, does not apply to demonstrators who are present at a protest but don’t engage in violent or disorderly conduct. The ruling by the conservative-leaning court is considered a victory for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has previously argued that individuals peacefully protesting would not be subject to arrest. But the ACLU of Florida is also applauding the decision, calling it a “monumental victory for protestors who have been chilled by governme…

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