The Capitol Hill Show With Tim Constantine

Congressman Proposes Penalties for Rioters


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Congressman Jim Banks has introduced legislation, the Support Peaceful Protests Act, that would ensure rioters convicted of violence, vandalism or looting must pay restitution to cover the cost of federal policing of the riot at which they were arrested. In addition, Banks’ plan would mandate that convicted rioters become ineligible for federal unemployment benefits during the Chinese coronavirus crisis. Some are currently receiving hundreds of dollars in extra unemployment benefits.

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The Capitol Hill Show With Tim ConstantineBy Tim Constantine