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Republican Sen. Chad McMahan of Guntown proposed the “Freedom of Roadway Act" to "criminalize the malicious obstruction of a public street, highway or road during an unpermitted protest.” Photo courtesy Mississippi Senate

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Mississippi Looks at Penalties for Blocking Roadways

Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are seeking to increase penalties for people who block public roadways during protests. Several Democrats, however, are expressing concerns about legislation that could be seen as …

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