Ron Johnson Erupts During Senate Hearing as Ellison Defends Protesters’ Rights
Senator Johnson accused Minnesota's AG of inciting violence by encouraging residents to exercise First Amendment rights during immigration protests.

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Senator Ron Johnson and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison clashed during a Senate hearing over recent protest deaths in Minneapolis. Johnson accused Ellison's First Amendment advocacy of inciting violence, while Ellison defended the right to protest and dismissed the claims as theater.
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