Recent investigations reveal a national strategy by fossil fuel lobbyists and lawmakers to push laws that severely punish peaceful protests, potentially imprisoning activists for up to a decade.
Emails from lobbyists show direct coordination with lawmakers across several states to enact sweeping anti-protest laws that target non-violent climate activists, undermining their right to protest.
The investigation uncovered that lobbyists for major oil and gas companies were instrumental in drafting legislation that significantly raises penalties for peaceful environmental protests.
Activists argue that their acts of civil disobedience are critical for raising awareness about climate issues and challenging the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.
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