Thread by @Ecosozialismus

There’s a legislative work session on the domestic terrorism bill this AM.

Orgs like @ACLU_OR, @PCUNoregon, @ImagineBlack_, @350_PDX, @SunrisePDX, @CLDC, @breachcollectiv & more are raising concerns about rushing a DT law with virtually no community engagement.

#orleg #orpol

https://twitter.com/Ecosozialismus/status/1636019521227218944

There’s no compelling need for this law. There are plenty of state & federal laws that cover damage to infrastructure.

As we’ve seen with the GA cop city protestors, these DT laws can be readily abused to harass, jail, & stigmatize activists for political purposes.

Bill sponsors assure advocates that this is not GA, so we shouldn’t worry about abuse.

This is especially dangerous idea as we know about entanglement of law enforcement with right-wing extremists. We know who is most likely to be targeted using these laws.

Also, the bill’s current language leaves room for accusations of “terrorism” or “attempted terrorism” for alleged property damage during protests.

“Terrorism” is a grave term that should not be applied lightly to vandalism, whether intentional or reckless.

Anyway, this is dangerous stuff. Please raise your voice about this bill to your state electeds.

Here’s an action alert the ACLU of Oregon put together that makes it easy.

Here’s the link for the work session: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Com…

Meeting has started & HB 2772 should be up relatively soon.

Oops *here* is the action alert:

https://twitter.com/aclu_or/status/1641917306849591297

Update: passes to Joint Ways & Means Committee.

https://twitter.com/Ecosozialismus/status/1642928414134001664?s=20