Republican Senators Introduce a Series of Bills to Crack Down on Rioters

Republican Senators Introduce a Series of Bills to Crack Down on Rioters
Portland police walk past a dumpster fire during a crowd dispersal in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 14, 2020. Nathan Howard/Getty Images
Masooma Haq
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Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) have introduced a series of bills intended to hold rioters accountable for destroying property and otherwise harming citizens throughout America’s cities.

“Under lenient leftist policies, insurrectionists around the country continue to pillage America’s communities. It’s past time we cracked down on their destructive actions. My legislation will incapacitate these rioters to prevent further destruction and increase their penalties, making the punishment fit their crimes,” said Cotton in a written statement.
Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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