Republican riot bill could have chilling effect, advocates warn • Wisconsin Examiner A republican bill that broadly defines a riot and opens protesters up civil and criminal penalties spurs a range of concerns.

Wisconsin’s proposed ‘riot’ bill would criminalize peaceful protest by redefining dissent as disorder. Legal experts say it would directly threaten First Amendment rights.

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Government loses appeal over controversial anti-protest law Labour had fought to keep Suella Braverman’s legislation allowing police to crack down on ‘more than minor’ disruption

The government has lost its appeal against a High Court ruling that found that controversial anti-protest legislation introduced by Suella Braverman, the former home secretary, was unlawful...

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