Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Monday that would place tougher penalties on demonstrators who cause damage to property while protesting, according to reports.   The law, which DeSantis called the 'strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement measure in the country,' went into effect immediately. It would increase penalties to protesters who block roads or deface public monuments, according to NPR.   The measure was in response to the massive protests around the country following George Floyd's murder by former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin.   Additionally, the law created a new crime called 'mob intimidation' that would enhance penalties and make it […]

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