News & Commentary about Rights of Protesters

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Dec 6, 2017

Standing Rock Protest Groups Sued by Dakota Access Pipeline Company

Nov 22, 2017

St. Louis Police Are Now Under Federal Investigation for Violating Protesters’ Civil Rights

Oct 13, 2017

How Trump's Threats Against the NFL Could Violate the First Amendment

Sep 26, 2017

Missouri Should Try Listening to Protesters Instead of Attacking Them

Aug 15, 2017

A Sweeping Search Warrant Targets Anti-Trump Website in Clear Threat to the Constitution

Aug 5, 2017

'What I’ve Always Loved Is the Mischief for Creating Change'

Jun 22, 2017

It’s Time for Congressman Issa to Come Down From the Roof and Support the First Amendment

Jun 2, 2017

Why Did a Private Security Contractor Treat Standing Rock Protesters Like ‘Jihadists’?

Mar 10, 2017

Why Is DHS Labeling Protesters 'Domestic Terrorists'?

Feb 17, 2017

Where Protests Flourish, Anti-Protest Bills Follow