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Florida Officials Promise Deadly Force Against Violent 'No Kings' Protesters

Saturday’s 'No Kings' protests will coincide with President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: A person holds a "Protesting Is Not A Crime!" sign as people demonstrate before marching downtown as protests against ICE immigration raids continue in the city on June 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high with daily protests after the Trump administration called in the National Guard and the Marines against the wishes of Gov. Gavin Newsom and city leaders. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey declared that anyone who throws a brick, firebomb or points a gun at deputies “will be killed, graveyard dead,” and said families will be notified where to collect remains.
  • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier unveiled a program allowing doxxed ICE agents to request routine welfare checks and patrols from the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis affirmed that drivers threatened by protest mobs have the right to flee without legal liability if they hit demonstrators obstructing their path.
  • State leaders framed Florida as an anti-riot jurisdiction that welcomes peaceful protest but will quickly enforce enhanced penalties and employ lethal force against violent tactics.
  • More than 1,800 'No Kings' demonstrations are slated nationwide for June 14, including over 70 events across Central Florida, targeting President Trump’s immigration policies.