image from Co Senate Republicans
The Intercept reported yesterday that Colorado State Senator Jerry Sonnenberg (R) of Sterling is introducing a bill that will seriously abridge our rights of protest here in the state.
From the article:
In Colorado, Republican state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg has introduced a bill that would greatly increase penalties for environmental protesters. Under the proposed law, obstructing or tampering with oil and gas equipment would be reclassified from a misdemeanor to a “class 6” felony, a category of crime that reportedly can be punished by up to 18 months behind bars and a fine of up to $100,000.
We cannot let this stand. Contact Sen. Sonnenberg today. Remind him that protest is protected free speech that even his conservative constituents will get behind.
twitter.com/RepSonnenberg
(303) 866-6360
senatorsonnenberg@gmail.com
coloradosenaterepublicans.com/senator_jerry_sonnenberg
Since some Democratic legislators also support fracking, we cannot wait for them to stop this bill when it reaches the House floor. Let’s engage today!
