Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Republicans want jail time for protesters who block highways
ST. PAUL— In the past year, demonstrators have snarled Twin Cities traffic during several protests over police shootings.
Protests related to employee wages and the results of the presidential election have also blocked traffic.
This week, House and Senate committees advanced a bill that would make blocking highway traffic, airport access or public transit a gross misdemeanor, which requires jail time.
Rep. Nick Zerwas, R-Elk River, who's sponsoring the House bill, said some people wrongly believe that they have a right to shut down freeways.
Read more: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/state/republicans-want-jail-time-for-protesters-who-block-highways/article_ab36fb3c-5e04-5498-aac2-57759bae1312.html