Energy & Water
Where was the protest that caught everyone’s attention? Houston
Who was protesting? Greenpeace
Are criminal charges being brought against the Greenpeace protestors? Yes
What makes the case legally interesting? The protestors were repelling from a bridge over the Houston Ship Channel and dangling in the air
Who is credited as the creator of these critical infrastructure laws? American Legislative Exchange Council / the Koch brothers
Is there a constitutional issue? yes, free speech, protestors arrested in Lousiana are challenging a similar law in Lousiana in federal court
Rolling Stone | New State Laws Are Criminalizing Protest to Protect Oil and Gas Companies
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