DoomsdaysCW<p>State by State Pending and recently passed <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiProtestLaws" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiProtestLaws</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Alabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Alabama</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HB412" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HB412</span></a>: Felony penalties for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protesters</span></a> near gas and oil <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pipelines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pipelines</span></a></p><p>Would substantially increase existing penalties that could cover protesters who demonstrate on pipeline property. Under the bill, unauthorized entry onto “critical infrastructure,” which includes pipelines, would be a Class D felony punishable by at least one and up to five years in prison, rather than a serious misdemeanor. As such, demonstrators who enter onto pipeline property could face felony arrest and significant prison time. The trespass offense covers entry onto areas of “<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriticalInfrastructure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CriticalInfrastructure</span></a>” that are not posted against trespassing or enclosed by a physical barrier, if any authorized person forbids entry. </p><p>See full text of bill here:<br><a href="https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB412/2025" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">legiscan.com/AL/bill/HB412/202</span><span class="invisible">5</span></a></p><p>Status: pending<br>Introduced 6 Mar 2025.<br>Issue(s): Infrastructure, Trespass</p><p>SB 247: New penalties for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StreetProtesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StreetProtesters</span></a></p><p>Would create a new criminal offense that could cover protesters who demonstrate in the street or obstruct access to businesses and residences. The bill, which focuses on targeted residential picketing, also broadly prohibits protesters from “block[ing] any public road, the ingress or egress of any residence, or the ingress or egress of any place of employment while <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/picketing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>picketing</span></a> or protesting.” The prohibition would seemingly cover a large street protest, regardless of whether it actually interfered with traffic, as well as a large protest in an urban area that even temporarily blocked the entrance to a shop or apartment building. A first offense would be a Class C misdemeanor (up to three months in jail), and subsequent offenses would be a Class B misdemeanor (up to six months in jail).</p><p>Full text of bill here: <a href="https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB247/2025" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB247/202</span><span class="invisible">5</span></a></p><p>Status: pending<br>Introduced 18 Mar 2025.<br>Issue(s): Traffic Interference</p><p>SB 152: New controls on protest locations and costs for protest organizers</p><p>Allows municipalities in Lauderdale County to control where protesters may gather, and charge them expansive fees for a permit. Under the law, municipalities may prohibit spontaneous protests in public forums by requiring protesters to obtain permits in certain circumstances, including if the demonstration "will involve more than a certain number of individuals participating, as established by the municipality." The law also allows municipalities to charge protester organizers a permit fee that includes "the actual cost of cleanup," "the actual cost of the use of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LawEnforcementOfficers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LawEnforcementOfficers</span></a>," and "any other actual administrative cost incurred by the municipality."</p><p>Full text of bill here: <a href="https://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/Alison/SESSBillStatusResult.ASPX?BILL=SB152&WIN_TYPE=BillResult" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">alisondb.legislature.state.al.</span><span class="invisible">us/Alison/SESSBillStatusResult.ASPX?BILL=SB152&WIN_TYPE=BillResult</span></a></p><p>Status: enacted<br>Introduced 21 Feb 2021; Approved by Senate 16 March 2021; Approved by House 13 April 2021; Signed by Governor Ivey 27 April 2021</p><p>Issue(s): Security Costs</p><p>SB 17 / HB 21: New Penalties for Protests Near Gas and Oil Pipelines</p><p>Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" under Alabama law to include pipelines and mining operations, such that protesters who enter onto pipeline property could face steep penalties. Preexisting Alabama law prohibited individuals from unauthorized entry onto critical infrastructure, defined as intentionally entering a posted area of critical infrastructure; the offense is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $6,000. Under this law, if a person interrupts or interferes with the operations of critical infrastructure while trespassing, they would additionally be guilty of a Class C felony, punishable by at least one and up to ten years in prison. This law also expanded the definition of "person" to include nonprofits, creating the possibility that nonprofits who provide support or organizing for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>environmental</span></a> protests near critical infrastructure where individuals then <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/trespass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trespass</span></a> could face organizational liability. The draft law was pre-filed for the 2022 legislative session in September 2021. It is nearly identical to HB 516 introduced in 2021.</p><p>Full text of bill here: <a href="https://legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB17/2022" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">legiscan.com/AL/bill/SB17/2022</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Status: enacted</p><p>Introduced 11 Jan 2022; Approved by Senate 1 February 2022; Approved by House 10 February 2022; Signed by Governor Ivey 15 February 2022</p><p>Issue(s): Protest Supporters or Funders, Infrastructure, Trespass </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FirstAmendment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FirstAmendment</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriminalizingDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CriminalizingDissent</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiProtestLaws" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiProtestLaws</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Authoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Authoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Clampdown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Clampdown</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CiminalizingProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CiminalizingProtest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CharacteristicsOfFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CharacteristicsOfFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a></p>
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DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HR1057" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HR1057</span></a>: Penalties for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protesters</span></a> on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/InterstateHighways" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InterstateHighways</span></a></p><p>"Would create steep new penalties for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protesters</span></a> deemed to be 'deliberately delaying traffic,' 'standing or approaching a motor vehicle,' or 'endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle' on an interstate highway 'with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway.' The new federal offense would be punishable by up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison—a far harsher penalty than is the case under many states' laws, which generally already criminalize walking or standing on the highway. The bill provides an exception for 'any lawful activity' authorized by federal, state, or local law. However, it could still seemingly cover far more than 'blocking' the interstate, including a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeacefulProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PeacefulProtest</span></a> on the shoulder of an interstate or a convoy-style, driving protest that slowed traffic. The sponsor of the bill made clear that it was in response to protesters. The same bill was introduced as HR 7349 in 2024. </p><p>Status: pending</p><p>Introduced 6 Feb 2025.</p><p>Issue(s): Traffic Interference</p><p>Press release by bill sponsor Rep. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MikeCollins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MikeCollins</span></a> (GA-10):<br><a href="https://collins.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-mike-collins-reintroduces-safe-passage-interstates-act" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">collins.house.gov/media/press-</span><span class="invisible">releases/representative-mike-collins-reintroduces-safe-passage-interstates-act</span></a></p><p>Full text of bill:<br><a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1057" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">congress.gov/bill/119th-congre</span><span class="invisible">ss/house-bill/1057</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriminalizingDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CriminalizingDissent</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiProtestLaws" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiProtestLaws</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Authoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Authoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Clampdown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Clampdown</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CiminalizingProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CiminalizingProtest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Section25" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Section25</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JustStopOil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JustStopOil</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SlowMarch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SlowMarch</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CharacteristicsOfFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CharacteristicsOfFascism</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HR2065" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HR2065</span></a>: Harsh penalties for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protesters</span></a> who conceal their identity</p><p>"Would make it a federal crime, subject to a lengthy prison sentence, to wear a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mask" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mask</span></a> or other disguise while protesting in an 'intimidating' or 'oppressive' way. Under the '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnmaskingHamasAct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnmaskingHamasAct</span></a>,' anyone 'in disguise, including while wearing a mask' who 'injures, oppresses, threatens, or intimidates any person' exercising their constitutional rights could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison as well as fined. The bill does not define 'oppress,' nor does the bill specify what is meant by 'disguise,' other than that it includes a 'mask.' The bill’s substantive provisions are identical to the '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnmaskingAntifaAct" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnmaskingAntifaAct</span></a>,' which lawmakers have introduced in several previous sessions. Sponsors of the bill made clear that it is a response to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProPalestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ProPalestine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>protesters</span></a>, some of whom have worn masks to avoid retaliation." </p><p>Status: pending</p><p>Introduced 11 Mar 2025.</p><p>Issue(s): Face Covering</p><p>Press release from bill sponsor, Congressman <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AddisonMcDowell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AddisonMcDowell</span></a> (NC-06):<br><a href="https://mcdowell.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-addison-mcdowell-introduces-unmasking-hamas-act-strengthen-penalties" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mcdowell.house.gov/media/press</span><span class="invisible">-releases/rep-addison-mcdowell-introduces-unmasking-hamas-act-strengthen-penalties</span></a></p><p>Full bill text:<br><a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2065/text?s=1&r=64&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22actionDate%3A%5C%22119%7C2025-03-11%5C%22+AND+%28billIsReserved%3A%5C%22N%5C%22+OR+type%3A%5C%22AMENDMENT%5C%22%29%22%7D" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">congress.gov/bill/119th-congre</span><span class="invisible">ss/house-bill/2065/text?s=1&r=64&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22actionDate%3A%5C%22119%7C2025-03-11%5C%22+AND+%28billIsReserved%3A%5C%22N%5C%22+OR+type%3A%5C%22AMENDMENT%5C%22%29%22%7D</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriminalizingDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CriminalizingDissent</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiProtestLaws" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiProtestLaws</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Authoritarianism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Authoritarianism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Clampdown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Clampdown</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreePalestineProtests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FreePalestineProtests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SurveillanceState" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SurveillanceState</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiMaskLaws" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AntiMaskLaws</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CiminalizingProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CiminalizingProtest</span></a></p>
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