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– Dozens of protestors who shut down an intersection outside of a Miramar ICE facility have been arrested after a day of civil disobedience.
–The protesters, who include an 18 year old girl were prepared to be arrested in order to make a point.
-They said that they were prepared to be arrested in order to draw attention to the plight of immigrant families who they claim are being mistreated at the Miramar ICE facility.
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Tim Canova Announces He’ll Run As An Independent Against Debbie Wasserman-Schultz
Law Professor and progressive activist Tim Canova announced Monday morning that he would be running as an Independent against Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District.
The news came during a press conference on Monday morning called by Canova.
“I did not leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party has left us,” Canova said. “I am not screwing over the Democratic Party, it has screwed over too many ordinary Americans.”
Canova’s decision could have major implications in whether Democrats can maintain control of the seat.
“She is the kiss of death. Look what she did for Hillary,” Canova said. “Debbie Wasserman-Schultz lost Florida for Hillary.”
Canova said that he would be changing his registration as an Independent in May and would be partaking in a state wide tour of Florida.
He said that he campaign for Progressive Democrats and Independents around the state and country.
Wasserman-Schultz was the former Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee and defeated Canova in a 2016 Democratic primary.
WATCH: Tim Canova announces Independent bid against Wasserman-Schultz.
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Can This Millennial Lawyer Be Florida’s First Democratic Attorney General In 17 years?
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–Ryan Torrens is the only Democrat who has announced a 2018 campaign for Florida Attorney General so far.
-Torrens is a lawyer from Tampa, who is only 32 years old.
-He said in a wide ranging interview with RISE NEWS, that he wants to roll back what he views as a politicized AG’s office. He also had harsh words for the current AG, Pam Bondi.
-Torrens has been barnstorming around the state, meeting with donors and building grassroots support for his campaign. He talked to RISE NEWS at length about his views on the most pressing issues of the day during a campaign swing through South Florida.
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