Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday banning “picketing and protesting” outside a private residence in Florida. The new law, which comes into force in October, makes it a second-degree crime to protest outside a private home. Violators, who can only be arrested if they ignore law enforcement calls to disperse, could face up to 60 days in prison and a $ 500 fine. DeSantis defended the bill, which some Democrats say violates the First Amendment’s right to free speech, in an email to the news, writing: inappropriate. This bill will provide protection for those living in residential communities, and I am happy to sign it into law. “
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