Tuesday, January 20, 2026

WATCH: Democrat Chair Nikkie Fried and Senate Leader Lauren Book arrested

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The newly elected Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were both arrested tonight in Tallahassee.

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They were among other protestors outside of city hall in Tallahassee protesting the new 6-week abortion ban just passed by the Florida Senate.

The protestors were warned by police that they’d be arrested if they didn’t leave.

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This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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