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    Under Florida Law when is a peaceful protest not a riot? 11th circuit certifies question for Florida Supreme Court

    March 29, 2023By Frank Vilaboy

    After the killing of George Floyd in 2020, the nation exploded in protests that covered at least 140 cities. The protests had far-reaching implications on the discourse surrounding police violence, specifically racially motivated police violence, and caused millions to re-examine their views on racial discrimination in the twenty-first century. However, the demonstrations also sparked a […]

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    Balancing Florida’s War on Drugs with Constitutional Constraints

    March 29, 2022By Andrew Tuma-Waku

    On February 24, 2022, the Florida House voted and approved HB 95, which would make it easier for prosecutors to charge drug dealers with first-degree murder when a consumer suffers a fatal overdose.[i] This new bill was introduced to combat Florida’s ongoing war on drugs, as well as to deter drug dealers who “profit off […]

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