Fourteen people were arrested after violent clashes with law enforcement in Portland, Ore., As protests continued into another weekend. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. The …
Read More »Tennessee governor signs bill to increase penalties for certain protests
Tennessee government Bill Lee (R) has signed a bill into law that would increase penalties for certain types of protests, including loss of voting rights. The state’s GOP-controlled state assembly last week reviewed the measure in a special three-day legislative session and was signed earlier this week without an announcement. …
Read More »Tennessee governor signs bill to increase penalties for certain protests
Tennessee government Bill Lee (R) has signed a bill into law that would increase penalties for certain types of protests, including loss of voting rights. The state’s GOP-controlled state assembly last week reviewed the measure in a special three-day legislative session and was signed earlier this week without an announcement. …
Read More »Virginia state senator charges criminal charges following Confederate monument protest
A Virginia state senator is facing two criminal charges following an incident during a June protest at a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Va., Police announced Monday. State sense. Louise Lucas (D) was accused of conspiracy to commit a crime and injury to a monument of more than $ 1,000 during …
Read More »Riots declared in Portland | TheHill
Police in Portland, Ore., Said a protest outside a law enforcement building on Saturday night turned into a riot and made several arrests after officers and police cars were reportedly hit with rocks and other objects. A statement on the website of the police bureau indicated that further details regarding …
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