Overview

• DeSantis told podcaster Dave Rubin that motorists surrounded by protesters threatening their safety have the right to flee even if it means hitting demonstrators.
• He cited Florida’s zero-tolerance policy under the 2021 Combating Public Disorder Act, which removes driver liability when escaping what they perceive as a threat.
• Demonstrations against President Trump’s ICE raids have spread to major cities including New York, Chicago, Miami and Jacksonville.
• Los Angeles officials deployed the National Guard this week after authorities warned of potential violent encounters on city streets.
• Civil rights advocates warn the policy could escalate violence, citing past incidents in which vehicles were used against demonstrators.