Florida politicians among 11 arrested, accused of trespassing near Florida Capitol during protest

Tallahassee police announced on Monday that 11 protestors had been arrested after they refused to leave city property following several requests.

Police said that protestors came out against Senate Bill 300, titled the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” which would set a six-week limit for abortions after pregnancy and provide pregnancy support services.

According to the police department, demonstrators protested peacefully in front of City Hall, which was located across from the Florida Capitol.

City officials had been working with protest organizers for more than a week, though due to the size of the crowd and protestors’ desire for overnight camping, demonstrators were told on

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