Republican Bill Would Bar Protesters From Receiving Student Loans And Financial Aid

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Republicans in state legislatures across the country have filed a slew of bills targeting protesters following last summer’s massive, nationwide racial justice demonstrations. But one bill in particular is noteworthy for cutting off student loans and financial aid to college students.

In Minnesota, a bill sponsored by State Senator David Osmek would bar any student convicted of a crime at a protest from receiving student loans or other financial aid.

The legislation, if passed, could be devastating to college students, who could be forced to drop out of school without a degree if their access to financial aid is cut off.

of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by a Minneapolis jury last week.

 

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Stop conflating 'Rioter' with 'Protestor'. They aren't the same, no one is penalizing protestors.

If you are convicted of a crime at a protest....

I thought Republican was for limited government.

Lmaoooo land of the free. So much freedom

Comform. Comply. Submit. Obey. Or we will ruin your life... 🖖

Lol that will never pass. Is this North Korea?

Republicans have sold their souls for money so why shouldn’t wannabe college grads? Only the super rich shall be afforded “free speech.”

But not, I'm guessing, insurrectionists.

Misleading clickbait again. Only applies to convicted violent thugs

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