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100 people line Jacksonville street to protest immigration law

At least 100 people in Jacksonville protested Florida's new immigration law on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Similar protests occurred across the state.
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At least 100 people in Jacksonville protested Florida's new immigration law on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Similar protests occurred across the state.

At least 100 people lined Atlantic Boulevard near Spring Park Road in Jacksonville on Thursday morning to protest Florida’s new immigration laws.

Protests like the one in Jacksonville were happening across the state on Thursday.

The protest came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial immigration law, SB 1718, last month. It will take effect July 1.

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