Governor Dayton: Veto Attempts to Erode Free Speech

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Once again, Minnesota legislators are pushing through anti-protest bills. In addition to an anti-protest bill that would increase penalties for protesters that block a highway, public transit, or airport access, legislators are also pushing legislation that could make anybody responsible if they are even remotely associated with a protest or assembly in which damage or trespass to critical infrastructure (i.e., pipelines, roads, bridges) occurs. Minnesota already has laws in place to hold people accountable for non-legal forms of protest. These laws are designed to intimidate people from exercising their right to free speech and assembly.

Now it's up to Governor Dayton to stand up for the First Amendment rights of Minnesotans and veto any legislation that includes stripping away the fundamental rights of people in our state.

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Minnesota Governor Dayton

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Dear Governor Dayton,

I live in Minnesota and I am deeply concerned about the legislature's attempt to erode the free speech rights of people in our state. Despite clear dissent from Minnesotans last year, legislators are once again pushing forward an anti-protest bill that would increase penalties for protesters that block a highway, public transit, or airport access. This effort is specifically aimed at silencing protests against police violence, which often disrupt and inconvenience travelers in order to draw attention to the issues. Additionally, legislators are attempting to pass guilty-by-association legislation that could make Minnesotans civilly liable if they are even remotely associated with an assembly where damage or trespass to critical infrastructure occurs.

Since the legislature is willing to play politics with the rights of Minnesotans, it is up to you to remind them of their duty and responsibility to Minnesotans. I am urging you to veto any legislation that undermines the First Amendment rights of people in our state.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]
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