MN House Approves Bill Charging Protesters for Law Enforcement Costs
The lawmakers were unable to take up a second measure on the issue due to protesters at the hearing chanting "shame"
A Minnesota House committee has approved a bill that would charge protesters for law enforcement costs associated with disruptive demonstrations. The House Civil Law Committee passed the bill 6-3, amid outcry from critics who say it could be used to silence dissent. People at the hearing shouted “shame, shame!” after the vote, prompting lawmakers to walk out without taking…
