Arizona Senate approves measure that pretty much says if you organize a protest and it turns into a riot or violent you will be charged on racketeering charges plus if you were not involved in the riot but at the protest, you too can be charged. – PB/TK
Arizona To Ban Protests? Senate Approves Bill To Arrest People Exercising Free Speech – By On
The Arizona Senate approved a bill Wednesday that expands police power to arrest anyone involved in a protest that is likely to turn bad. Supporters of the bill said it would deter violent riots and punish anyone who pays people to join protests.
All 17 Senate Republicans voted in favor of the bill while all 13 Democrats opposed the measure. The bill will now go to the House.
Under Senate Bill 1142, participating in or helping to organize a demonstration that turns into a riot will be seen as an offense. This is likely to lead to criminal racketeering charges. The bill also adds rioting to the organized crime statutes and allows authorities to charge anyone who was not involved in the actual riot. Furthermore, the measure would allow prosecutors to seize a person’s assets and impose additional criminal charges on them.
Opponents of the bill said it would curb free speech rights and lead to the persecution of innocent people.
Continue to ibtimes.com article: http://www.ibtimes.com/arizona-ban-protests-senate-approves-bill-arrest-people-exercising-free-speech-2496575
