States are passing laws targeting peaceful protesters
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In the past year, more than 90 anti-protest bills have been introduced in at least 36 states, and aimed specifically at protests with an anti-racist message led by Black and Indigenous communities, writes Vera Eidelman. The wave of laws represents legislators taking aim at one of Americans' fundamental rights.
This wave of legislation isn't a response to any protest -- but to those with an anti-racist message led by Black and Indigenous communities. Rather than engage with that message and focus on ending brutal police practices, legislators are taking aim at one of our fundamental rights.More Related News