"DeSantis Strengthens Police Protections with New Legislation"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that limits civilians' ability to investigate police misconduct by allowing police chiefs and sheriffs to select oversight board members and restricting their access to use-of-force complaints and internal affairs investigations. DeSantis defended the move as a way to ensure fair and unbiased oversight, while critics, including the ACLU, argue that it will only deepen the divide between the public and law enforcement and hinder efforts to build trust.