Arrests and Protests: A Recap of Recent Political Events in Florida

Eleven protestors, including Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, were arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave city property following several requests. The protestors were demonstrating against Senate Bill 300, which would set a six-week limit for abortions after pregnancy and provide pregnancy support services. The police department stated that protestors were given multiple warnings throughout the day and acknowledged they were required to leave the property by sundown.