Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-06-25)
Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
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.