Sen. Tom Cotton introduced the Stop Pro-Terrorist Riots Now Act to increase penalties for participating in riots supporting Hamas in the U.S. Leftist groups are accused of organizing these riots, which have included anti-Semitic violence. The bill aims to hold these individuals accountable and reject anti-Semitism.
Key Points
Sen. Tom Cotton introduced the Stop Pro-Terrorist Riots Now Act
Leftist groups accused of organizing riots supporting Hamas
Riots have included anti-Semitic violence
Bill aims to increase penalties and hold individuals accountable
Pros
Increased penalties for participating in riots supporting Hamas
Mandatory minimum penalty for violence in a riot
Aims to reject anti-Semitism and hold individuals accountable
Cons
Potential concerns about limiting freedom of speech and assembly