TX Approves State Power to Overturn Elections, Gillum Acquitted, DreamDefenders Arrested

5.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Approves State Power to Overturn Elections, Gillum Acquitted, DreamDefenders Arrested

 GOP-controlled Senate in Texas has proposed a controversial new law allowing the state to overturn elections. This has sparked concerns about the future of democracy in the state, and we'll have all the details in this fast-moving story.

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has been acquitted of lying to the FBI. However, the jury has deadlocked all other charges against him and co-defendant Sharon Lettman-Hicks. We will break down what this could mean for the former Mayor.

Tensions are rising in Florida, where 14 protesters were arrested outside  Governor Ron DeSantis' office. The protesters were demonstrating against new conservative laws in the state, highlighting the growing divide between activists and the governor's administration. We will speak with the Dream Defenders about their fight to make Florida safe and fair for all.

ProPublica's bombshell report alleging deeper financial ties between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Republican donor Harlan Crow than previously known. This raises serious questions about the court's impartiality, and we'll have all the latest details.

In New York, calls are growing for justice and accountability after the death of a black man who was placed in a chokehold by a fellow white subway passenger. The urgency for action is mounting, and we'll update you on all the latest developments.

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