Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has drawn a firm line in response to growing protests across the country, telling Floridians they have the legal right to defend themselves when faced with aggressive demonstrators—especially if surrounded by a threatening mob while driving.
During an appearance Wednesday on “The Rubin Report” with conservative commentator Dave Rubin, DeSantis made clear that Florida is not a state where lawlessness will be tolerated.
He warned that anyone attempting to block roads or intimidate citizens should not expect leniency and will be run over.
“You have no right to commandeer streets,” DeSantis said. “First of all, it’s just wrong. Second of all, that has huge impacts on people’s quality of life.”
He referenced situations where protesters could block emergency responders or prevent citizens from accessing hospitals, emphasizing that Florida maintains a “zero tolerance” approach to such behavior.
Protests erupted earlier this month following a series of targeted immigration enforcement operations by federal officials in major urban areas.
On June 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a coordinated raid in Los Angeles that prompted widespread backlash.
Demonstrations quickly spread to other major cities, including Chicago, New York and Austin.
Federal officials described the targets of the operation as violent offenders.
“Murderers, pedophiles, and drug traffickers. These are the types of criminal illegal aliens that rioters are fighting to protect,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement published by Fox News.
“How much longer will Gov. Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass continue to prioritize these criminal illegal aliens over their own citizens?”
While demonstrations intensified in multiple states, Florida has not experienced the same level of unrest.
DeSantis credited this to strong law enforcement and clear legal standards that discourage violent or disruptive protests.
He also addressed concerns from citizens who may find themselves in dangerous situations involving aggressive protesters.
“If you’re driving on one of those streets, and a mob comes and surrounds your vehicle and threatens you, you have a right to flee for your safety,” he said. “So if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that’s their fault for impinging on you.”
DeSantis emphasized that no Florida resident is obligated to remain passive when their safety is at risk.
“You don’t have to sit there and just be a sitting duck and let the mob grab you out of your car and drag you through the streets,” he said. “You have a right to defend yourself in Florida.”
The governor’s remarks reflect Florida’s broader policy stance under his leadership—prioritizing public safety, law enforcement and the rights of law-abiding citizens, The Western Journal reports.
In contrast to more lenient responses seen in some progressive-led cities, Florida has positioned itself as a state where the law favors individuals who protect themselves from violent confrontations.
DeSantis’s comments also serve as a warning to potential rioters who might consider similar actions in Florida.
With his administration backing the right to self-defense and deploying proactive law enforcement strategies, the state has kept protest-related violence minimal.
As demonstrations continue in other parts of the country in response to immigration enforcement, DeSantis emphasized that unlawful road blockades and threats to public safety will not be permitted in Florida and that residents have the right to protect themselves.
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