Introduced in House
Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
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That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for the First Amendment right to peacefully assemble and protest; (2) supports civil rights and civil liberties, including the right to due process, for all persons; (3) condemns instigators who have committed acts of violence against law enforcement, vandalism, looting, and destruction of property; (4) emphasizes that all law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has a duty to conduct their operations with transparency and accountability to the public; (5) denounces the inflammatory language of the Trump Administration that has worsened tensions within U.S. communities; (6) reiterates support for the military servicemembers in the Marines and National Guard while objecting to their current California deployment; and (7) commends the law enforcement officers who worked to protect public safety, enabled peaceful protests, and upheld the rule of law during these challenging times.