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Florida Officials Threaten Lethal Force Against Violent Protesters

The pre-emptive security measures come before this weekend’s Florida demonstrations against ICE operations.

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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey speaks during a press conference with Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, April 19, 2021. The governor signed into law a new riot bill, surrounded by law enforcement, legislators, and police union representatives. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned that deputies will use lethal force against anyone who throws bricks, firebombs or points a gun at officers.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis said peaceful demonstrations are protected but anyone who resorts to violence will face serious consequences.
  • Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new program for the Florida Highway Patrol to protect doxxed ICE agents through family safety check-ins and regular patrols.
  • Organizers have scheduled 'No Kings' protests at about 70 Florida sites this weekend as part of nationwide actions against President Trump’s immigration policies.
  • The warnings follow violent clashes in Los Angeles after ICE raids that included property damage, assaults on officers and deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines.