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Civil rights groups say Gov. DeSantis' policies are hostile toward people of color and the LGBTQ-plus community.
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On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign kick-off, the NAACP's Florida travel advisory and whether Florida’s new immigration law is prompting some to leave the state.
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Voting-rights groups want a full federal appeals court to take up a fight about whether a 2021 Florida elections law made changes that discriminated against Black voters.
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The NAACP says it was left with no choice but to issue a travel advisory.
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The NAACP reached a breaking point in issuing a travel advisory, Hillsborough chapter president saysHillsborough NAACP chapter president Yvette Lewis says recent legislation from Tallahassee prohibiting funding for DEI programs is what led to the advisory.
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The NAACP joined a Latino civil rights organization and a gay rights advocacy group in issuing travel advisories for the Sunshine State, where tourism is one of the state's largest job sectors.
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Equality Florida and Florida Immigrant Coalition are 'sending a signal' with their travel advisoriesEquality Florida and the Florida Immigration Coalition issued travel advisories to people planning on moving or visiting the state. A USF professor said reaction will be important to watch.
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It says Florida may not “be a safe place to visit or take up residence” following legislation issues including abortion and LGBTQ rights.
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They addressed several bills under consideration, including legislation that would to eliminate diversity programs and critical race theory from higher education.
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Black fraternities and sororities are feeling relief after major changes to a Florida higher ed billThe Senate version of the measure also no longer includes a ban on majors and minors in critical race theory, intersectionality and certain gender studies. Yet, that language remains in the House version of the bill.
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"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.
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Most in the minority Fort Myers community say it is a waste of time to continue to appeal denial letters they received from FEMA.