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Your Right to Protest? Not the Supreme Court’s Problem.
Apr 23, 2024
Ian Milhiser, senior correspondent for Vox, discusses the Fifth Circuit Court's impact on the right to protest. They delve into legal implications of protest organizer liability, judicial biases, and Supreme Court's response. The discussion highlights the risks protesters face and the need for discipline within the court system.
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- The Fifth Circuit's ruling threatens protest organizers' liability in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, limiting First Amendment rights.
- Maga-aligned judges in the Fifth Circuit deviate from Supreme Court precedent, risking legal uncertainty in protest liability cases.
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Impact of McKesson Case on Protest Organizers
The McKesson case, involving the Black Lives Matter activist, highlights the potential consequences for protest organizers in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The Fifth Circuit's ruling creates a chilling effect by holding organizers liable for attendees' actions, risking lawsuits and limiting First Amendment rights. This precedent sets a dangerous tone for mass protests in those states, overshadowing the constitutional protection of free speech.
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