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Florida governor DeSantis signs bill creating election police unit

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud. The new law comes after the Republican governor made voting legislation a focus this year. Critics have deemed the law politically motivated and unnecessary, arguing that local prosecutors can handle election crimes.

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The Guardian

Ron DeSantis signs bill to create Florida voter-fraud police force | Florida | The Guardian

Republican governor embraces top priority of his party, following Donald Trump’s false claims that his 2020 re-election was stolen

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Florida Governor Signs Bill Creating Election Police Unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

DeSantis signs bill creating new Florida election police force

It's the latest controversial law signed by the Florida Republican in recent days.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Controversial Bill Creating New Florida Election Police Force

SPRING HILL (CBSMiami/CNN) — In an effort to fight election crimes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday which creates a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans after former President Donald Trump’s unfounded accusations that his reelection was stolen.With the GOP governor’s signature, Florida has become one of the first states in the country with a unit focused …

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill creating election police unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans after former President Donald Trump’s false claims that his reelection was stolen.

2 years ago·United States

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