Florida's controversial anti-riot law is going to have its day in court.
Civil rights groups including the ACLU of Florida, the Dream Defenders and the Black Collective have sued the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging HB 1, the law called"Combating Public Disorder," specifically targets Black people, infringes on Floridians' First Amendment rights and"deters and punishes peaceful protests."
Under the new law, protesters can't post bail until after making an initial court appearance, and any damage to historical property, such as a Confederate moment, is classified as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. The law also protects drivers who potentially injure or kill protesters with vehicles by granting them affirmative defense, excusing them from civil or criminal liability.
Civil rights groups suing Florida allege HB 1 makes people afraid to exercise their constitutional right to protest. Representatives from the Dream Defenders said they've seen turnout at protests drastically decrease and have even had to cancel demonstrations to protect members from violence, according to the filing.The plaintiffs argue HB1 is"unconstitutional in its entirety," but this month's hearing is a preliminary injunction against Section 15.
"The goal of getting Section 15 blocked would essentially allow us to block some of the more problematic provisions," Gaston told ABC News.
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