News & Commentary about Rights of Protesters

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Sep 21, 2023

RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

A protester holdng a sign stating "Forest Defense =/ Domestic Terrorism" demands the end of planned construction of Atlanta's proposed police training facility, "Cop City" to save the Weelaunee Forest.

RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message

Jul 13, 2023

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

An individual with a sweatshirt featuring faces of the many victims of police violence.

10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

Mar 24, 2023

How Officials in Georgia are Suppressing Political Protest as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

A protestor wearing a t shirt that says No Cop City.

How Officials in Georgia are Suppressing Political Protest as ‘Domestic Terrorism’

Oct 20, 2022

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

Protestors being led by a man playing a guitar, followed by women holding signs saying" THE RIGHT TO BOYCOTT", and "BOYCOTT UNTIL THE SIEGE ON GAZA ENDS".

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

Nov 24, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

Jan 15, 2021

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

Jan 4, 2021

New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters

An ICE agent holds his weapon in the air as federal officers clear Main Street in Portland, Ore., on July 26, 2020.

New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters

Sep 1, 2020

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won’t Talk About

Police in Portland wear riot gear and armed with guns as smoke fills the streets.

The Law Enforcement Violence Trump Won’t Talk About

Aug 17, 2020

Chad Wolf’s Desperate Attempt to Rewrite History