Republican Lawmakers in Five States Propose Bills to Criminalize Peaceful Protest

Republican Lawmakers in Five States Propose Bills to Criminalize Peaceful Protest

On Saturday, the Women’s March on Washington will kick off what opponents of the incoming administration hope will be a new era of demonstrations against the Republican agenda. But in some states, nonviolent demonstrating may soon carry increased legal risks – including punishing fines and significant prison terms – for people who participate in protests involving civil disobedience.