Tell MI Reps: Whose Streets? Our Streets!
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Michigan House Bill 4664 would make it a crime for people to peacefully assemble on public roads, imposing fines and possible jail time on protesters for exercising their constitutional rights. Streets and sidewalks have always been protected spaces for free speech, and Michigan already has laws to address unsafe obstruction, making this bill unnecessary and harmful.
HB 4664 is designed to discourage people from protesting by creating fear of prosecution, which threatens the very foundations of democracy. This bill expands police power and risks criminalizing peaceful citizens instead of addressing real public-safety needs. That’s why it’s critical for residents to call their representatives now and demand a NO vote on HB 4664 to protect our First Amendment rights.
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Hello, my name is ________, and I’m a constituent in [your city].
I’m calling to urge [Rep name] to vote NO on House Bill 4664, because it is a direct attack on our First Amendment right to protest. Public streets have always been recognized by the Supreme Court as traditional spaces for free speech, and HB 4664 would criminalize people simply for exercising that constitutional freedom. Michigan already has laws to address unsafe obstruction, so this bill does nothing except silence dissent and intimidate peaceful protesters. Please defend the First Amendment and protect our fundamental right to assemble by voting NO on HB 4664.
Thank you.