US EditionCentral Florida Law Enforcement Issue Statements, Warnings Ahead of Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests
- State and local law enforcement issued warnings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, ahead of planned weekend protests called the 'No Kings National Day of Mobilizations' across the US, including Florida.
- Law enforcement clarified that they will remain uninvolved as long as activities are lawful and do not obstruct individuals' rights to peacefully assemble, highlighting the protections guaranteed by the First Amendment.
- Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned that violent acts against deputies will result in severe consequences, including lethal force, and called for drivers to protect themselves from violent demonstrations.
- Uthmeier warned that participating in rioting or throwing objects at vehicles in Florida could result in imprisonment, though he noted such incidents have been rare in the state.
- The warnings and enforcement stance suggest Florida aims to maintain order during the planned protests while protecting constitutional rights and public safety amidst national unrest concerns.
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Central Florida law enforcement issue statements, warnings ahead of anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 70 of the nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests planned across the world are set to take place in Florida, where law enforcement is weighing in and issuing warnings ahead of time.
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