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Free speech advocates say new rules limiting demonstrations at the state capitol threaten the First Amendment rights of Floridians.

Students rallied Tuesday to decry higher-education legislation that would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at state colleges and universities.

Peru's newest president, Dina Boluarte gave in to protesters' demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections.

Dozens gathered in Tallahassee to challenge a rule proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration restricting the way protests can be conducted in Florida’s Capitol Complex.

The University of Florida is going to start enforcing a ban against indoor protests following a raucous demonstration against the selection of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as a finalist for the school president’s job.

The protests have carried on for weeks since the leak of a draft of the court's eventual decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. State officials had previously called on federal law enforcement for help.

In the wake of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, student activists launched an unprecedented national movement to end gun violence. Four years and dozens of mass shootings later, survivors in Parkland marched again — furious at the inaction of lawmakers.

Anyone who protests in front of a private residence in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday.

The political crisis comes amid growing public outrage over shortages of food, fuel and medicines.

Celebrities and other public figures joined people in dozens of cities in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The act allows authorities to declare certain areas as no-go zones. It also allows police to freeze truckers' personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.

A Department of Homeland Security memo says truckers protesting vaccine requirements are planning a potential disruption at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles and the State of the Union in Washington, D.C.