Coverage dated April 3, 2023

Nikki Fried arrested during Florida abortion protest against 6-week ban

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

The party said that Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and Lauren Book, Florida’s senate minority leader, were arrested late Monday at a sit-in protest outside the Florida State Capitol.

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  1. FOX 35 Orlando

    Nikki Fried arrested during Florida abortion protest against 6-week ban (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The party said that Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and Lauren Book, Florida’s senate minority leader, were arrested late Monday at a sit-in protest outside the Florida State Capitol.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    FL Democrats Fried, Book Arrested in Tallahassee During Abortion Ban Protest (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Democrats Chairwoman Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were arrested Monday as they protested in Tallahassee against a bill banning abortions after six weeks.

  3. CBS News

    Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried, Sen. Lauren Book arrested during abortion bill protest (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Groups advocating for abortion rights say this proposal disproportionally affects low-income women and people of color

  4. The New Republic

    Nikki Fried and Other Top Florida Democrats Arrested in Abortion Rights Protest (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Florida is moving to ban abortion at just six weeks, before many people even realize they are pregnant.

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