First Amendment assaults in the legislature to squelch talk of racism

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First Amendment assaults in the legislature to squelch talk of racism

April 22, 2021

A hurry-up completion of the legislative agenda has included passage of some junk, as you might expect.

The Senate this afternoon approved SB 627 by Sen. Trent Garner to “prohibit the propagation of divisive concepts.”

This is cookie-cutter right-wing junk tried first in New Hampshire, where it was roundly criticized as unconstitutional. Who will decide what’s divisive as opposed to legitimate disagreement? Trent Garner? His bill is particularly aimed at squelching talk of racism and sexism.

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2...rs-legislature