This bill would let police charge people with 10 year prison terms for “attempting to assault a law enforcement officer.” Police have been known to use the threat of charges like this to intimidate/jail protesters & retaliate against those who speak up when abused by police.
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In the end it often comes down to the person’s word against the police. And if this bill passes it would give the police even more power to threaten those who resist injustice with extreme punishments.
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I totally agree
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John Lewis should be primaried and voted out?!?!?
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I am so confused by Keith Ellison voting for this.
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Why did so many members of the CBC vote for this? I was shocked by that.
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they are nothing but fundraisers for the democrats
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Name and shame
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Some of the names on that list are so disappointing. How do you fight all your life for civil rights and then vote yes on this?
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