Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr charged 61 protesters with RICO violations as part of his crackdown on anti-police activism surrounding the proposed 'Cop City' training center. Activists, including environmentalists, have protested against the site for over two years, claiming it threatens both civil rights and the environment. Carr insisted the indictments were warranted due to violent actions linked to the protests. However, demonstrators argue these charges are attempts to stifle dissent and intimidate activists. This confrontation raises serious questions about free speech and the limits of law enforcement's response to civil disobedience in U.S. society.
Our job is to enforce the laws of this state. As you can tell in this indictment, this is about violent acts, plain and simple.
Chris Carr may try to use his prosecutors and power to build his gubernatorial campaign and silence free speech, but his threats will not silence our commitment to standing up for our future, our community and our city.
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