Republicans push anti-protest laws
Republicans push anti-protest laws
By Kira Lerner
Bills targeting nonviolent protests are multiplying across the country.
As people critical of President Trump’s Muslim ban flocked to airports this weekend to show their support for immigrants and refugees, one major airport decided to crack down on protesters.
Denver International Airport (DIA) began enforcing a rule on Sunday that requires anyone interested in demonstrating to submit an application seven days in advance. The regulation was challenged by protesters, including one who recorded a video criticizing Denver Police Commander Tony Lopez for violating his First Amendment rights.
“Put all the signs away that have anything to do with first amendment expression, political message,” Lopez told demonstrators. “Based on legal advice we are getting at this time from the city attorney, what’s being displayed is a violation of airport rules and regulations.”
“I cannot carry the Constitution without a permit?” a protester asks. “Correct, according to airport rules and regulations,” Lopez responds.
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By Kira Lerner
Bills targeting nonviolent protests are multiplying across the country.
As people critical of President Trump’s Muslim ban flocked to airports this weekend to show their support for immigrants and refugees, one major airport decided to crack down on protesters.
Denver International Airport (DIA) began enforcing a rule on Sunday that requires anyone interested in demonstrating to submit an application seven days in advance. The regulation was challenged by protesters, including one who recorded a video criticizing Denver Police Commander Tony Lopez for violating his First Amendment rights.
“Put all the signs away that have anything to do with first amendment expression, political message,” Lopez told demonstrators. “Based on legal advice we are getting at this time from the city attorney, what’s being displayed is a violation of airport rules and regulations.”
“I cannot carry the Constitution without a permit?” a protester asks. “Correct, according to airport rules and regulations,” Lopez responds.
READ MORE: https://thinkprogress.org/anti-protest-leg...
