A group of more than two dozen “Black Lives Matter” protesters interrupted Oklahoma’s House of Representatives on Wednesday to rally against Republican-backed bills, including legislation that protects motorists who inadvertently cause harm to rioters or protesters who put motorists lives at risk. The Oklahoma House of Representatives was momentarily forced to come to a halt after more than two dozen Black Lives Matter activists filled the fifth floor gallery while it was in session. “We will use our voices to stand against corruption,” the group chanted as they entered the building, according to the local television station KOCO. “No justice, no peace.” “Stand united against all hate,” the crowd chanted. The protest was organized against the GOP-led HB 1674 anti-riot bill, which includes providing certain legal protections for drivers who injure or kill somebody when there is “reasonable belief” that they are in danger “fleeing from a riot,” and another bill, HB 1643, …
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