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ACLU Calls for Probe into Bellmawr Protest Tickets | Jersey News
ACLU of New Jersey demands investigation into Bellmawr PD after reports that officers are issuing traffic and criminal citations—like jaywalking and honking tickets—to shut down anti-fascist protests, potentially violating First Amendment rights. The ACLU argues enforcement shouldn’t target protest messages, only public safety or property concerns. While exact numbers are unclear, multiple protests across days have seen citations. NJ Attorney General’s guidelines warn against using minor violations to silence dissent. Bellmawr PD hasn’t yet responded to the ACLU’s letter as the situation…
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