From @ACLU_NC: The right to protest is under attack!

On May 3, @NCHouseSpeaker introduced HB 805, a bill that would stifle free speech and discourage protests by imposing harsh criminal penalties on people charged with “rioting.”

Take action here: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stophb805 (1/6)

We expect this bill to pass the N.C. House very quickly and need you to take action today to defend free speech in North Carolina. (2/6)

Law enforcement could use this legislation to punish people for exercising their right to protest by stacking charges against peaceful protesters. (3/6)

It will have a disproportionate impact on Black and Brown community members -- and their allies -- who are calling for racial justice. (4/6)

These very serious charges can be brought against someone who is simply present at a gathering that meets the vague definition of riot - even if they haven’t harmed anyone or damaged property. (5/6)

It's on all of us to defend the right to protest and protect our most vulnerable community members. Thank you for taking the time to defend free speech in North Carolina--take action here: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/stophb805