Protestors arrested at DeSantis’ Florida Capitol workplace

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A couple of dozen folks had been arrested Wednesday evening whereas protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ Florida Capitol Workplace, officers mentioned.

The 14 arrested had been charged with misdemeanor trespass and had been booked into the Leon County Jail, Florida Division of Legislation Enforcement spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger advised the Tallahassee Democrat.

“As soon as the constructing closes, except you have got an workplace within the Capitol, you’re not allowed to be right here,” Plessinger mentioned, citing Division of Administration Providers coverage.

The arrests had been made by the Florida Capitol Police and Florida Freeway Patrol, she mentioned.

The protestors mentioned they refused to go away till they’d a gathering with the governor. The protest was organized by a human rights group referred to as the Dream Defenders.

Quite a few controversial payments have been handed and signed into legislation this legislative session, which ends Friday. They embody an abortion ban, unlawful immigration restrictions and laws focusing on drags reveals, the LGBTQ neighborhood and variety, fairness and inclusion initiatives.