Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023

Bill 118 s 3017, also known as the Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023, aims to protect the rights of individuals to engage in peaceful civil disobedience without fear of government retaliation. The bill seeks to uphold the First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, assembly, and petition by prohibiting the government from infringing upon these rights.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the government from using excessive force or intimidation tactics against individuals engaged in peaceful protests or demonstrations. It also prohibits the government from imposing unreasonable restrictions on the time, place, or manner of peaceful protests.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect journalists and legal observers who are covering or monitoring protests. It prohibits the government from targeting or retaliating against these individuals for exercising their First Amendment rights. Overall, the Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023 seeks to safeguard the fundamental rights of individuals to peacefully protest and speak out against injustices without fear of government interference or suppression.