Republican bills attack protest rights; wink at running over protesters
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Rachel Maddow looks at new bills from state Republicans across the U.S. that aim to discourage protest by broadening the definition of riot, increasing punishments for protesters, and offering new protections to motorists who hit protesters. Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones joins to discuss Florida's leading role in the Republican attack on First Amendment assembly rights.April 22, 2021
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