New Oklahoma law targets protesters while protecting drivers who hit them
by Alexandra Villarreal from on (#5GY9G)
Law covers drivers who unintentionally injure or kill demonstrators while subjecting protesters to jail time and fines
A new Oklahoma law protects drivers who unintentionally injure or kill demonstrators from any liability, while simultaneously subjecting protesters who block roadways to jail time and hefty fines.
Oklahoma's Republican governor, Kevin Stitt, signed HB 1674 on Wednesday, even as advocates excoriated their elected officials for undermining democracy.
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