Syllabus 6
Anti-protest lawsuits and legislation sweep the nation: A macro guide for journalists and policymakers
The right to protest is under siege. “Copycat” anti-protest bills are sweeping through state legislatures, corporations are trying to sue activists into silence, and penalties are increasing for protest-related offenses. Here are trackers and big-picture guides for journalists, policymakers, and researchers.
Search “Español” for resources in Spanish. Searches are limited to this page’s content.
-
Dozens of anti-protest bills have been enacted across the country since 2017. Here’s a tracker of enacted, pending, and defeated legislation at the state and federal level.
Protests around pipelines incur particular risk for activists. Here are two resources about the rise of “critical infrastructure” anti-protest bills.
-
Anti-boycott legislation tracker:
-
Sometimes, powerful corporations and individuals sue activists in an attempt to silence them. These suits are often meritless, but can force activists to constrain their advocacy and expend limited resources on legal fees. Here are key characteristics of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs):
In the aftermath of the collective liability case Doe v. McKesson, civil cases against organizers will be allowed to move forward in the Fifth Circuit. Here’s a guide to what that means on the ground:
Feedback Form
Have a resource to share? Is a link broken? Submit this form to help us with our resource hub!
