After Racial Justice Protests, Oklahoma Lawmakers Push Pro-police, Anti-protest Bills

By Carmen FormanStaff writer cforman@oklahoman.comFollowing the death of George Floyd, thousands of Oklahomans took to the streets last year to advocate for racial justice through a series of protests that were largely peaceful. Instead of heeding calls for serious police reform and bringing more transparency to police misconduct, Oklahoma’s GOP-controlled Legislature this year is doubling down on its support for local law enforcement. Some Republican legislators have also introduced measures to limit protests, including several bills that seek to protect drivers who hit protesters after demonstrators have increasingly swarmed roadways to paralyze traffic. Sen.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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