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Anti-riot bill

Legislature

Anti-riot bill moves to Senate

Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.

February 23, 2022

Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill

The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech.

February 22, 2022

Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy”

The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill.

February 18, 2022

Democrats stall anti-riot bill

Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over.

February 17, 2022

House committee OKs anti-riot bill

Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully.

February 11, 2022

For Alabama lawmaker, anti-riot bill brings back bad memories

Rep. Mary Moore discussed her passionate opposition to the bill and her history in the Civil Rights Movement.

March 12, 2021