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Everyone should at least consider the idea that the law is constantly remade to prevent social change. That many effective strategies will be criminalized precisely because they are effective. That, therefore, one should never confuse legality with morality. x.com/hannahcrileyy/status/1753122792847880403On twitter.com
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The Occupy movement prompted dozens of new laws prohibiting camping in public space, among other restrictions on protest. governing.com/archive/mct-more-restrictions-on-protesters.htmlPermalink On twitter.com
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Tennessee statehouse protests for gun reform prompted restrictions on handheld signs. pbs.org/newshour/politics/statehouses-employ-various-rules-restricting-acts-of-protestsPermalink On twitter.com
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And most shockingly, following Black Lives Matter protests and the murder of Heather Heyer, legislators in at least 11 states proposed legislation to protect motorists who run over protesters. icnl.org/post/analysis/bills-provide-immunity-to-drivers-who-hit-protestersPermalink On twitter.com
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In effect, governments promise freedom of speech, of assembly, of peaceably presenting grievances, unless and until a mode of doing so proves successful and persuasive.Permalink On twitter.com