In response to Minneapolis incident, House bill would increase protestor vehicle charges

In the wake of all the news reports regarding violent protests across the country, a Georgia lawmaker wants to address concerns while protecting law enforcement and protestors. Rep. Ginny Ehrhart, R-Powder Springs, this week introduced legislation that makes it a felony offense to use a motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block or otherwise interfere with any federal, state or local law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official duties.

“This bill addresses a growing and dangerous trend nationwide involving vehicles being used to intimidate, threaten or obstruct officers during lawful operations, crowd control, emergency response and public demonstrations,” said Ehrhart.