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Florida officials caution against violent behavior during upcoming anti-Trump "No Kings" protests, with Sheriff Ivey warning that attacks on deputies will be met with lethal force
The remarks drew criticism from the ACLU of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state has drawn a clear line between protesting and rioting.
Demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and what they describe as threats to democracy.
From protests to parades to the president's birthday, this weekend's itinerary is packed. Here's what to know about 'No Kings' protests in Florida
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Eloy Garcia, 64, was arrested on a charge of threatening communications or threats of a mass shooting, a second-degree felony.
The law does not bar such a driver from being criminally prosecuted, though their defense could be bolstered by Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
In the Sunshine State, officials are promising zero tolerance for violence during demonstrations focused largely on immigration and ICE.