The past several months the Black Lives Matter Movement has shaken the United States in the best way possible. It has opened up many American citizen's eyes to the racism that flows throughout our country. The First Amendment states “Congress shall make no law” giving Americans freedom of speech, from religion, religion, assembly, petition, assembly, and press. This movement has encouraged the citizens of the US to do their duty and criticize the government. They have the freedom to petition and the freedom to protest against the government. Throughout the past several month's citizens have been actively advocating for the Black Lives Matter Movement exercising their First Amendment rights. There have been several debates on whether or not these citizens should be protected under the first amendment due to the massive amounts of looting and rioting. Yet statistically 93% of protests have been peaceful yet the violent ones are the only ones being showcased and emphasized. The consistent reports of looting and rioting of local businesses and looting have been the main thing highlighted by news outlets throughout this time. Not the positives of the movement and the peaceful protesting that was taken place. These citizens peacefully protesting and advocation for Black Lives Matter has been Stated by the President that it is an act protected by their first amendment. Yet those who are not taking the peaceful route are clogging news outlets. The police violence has been a major issue when looking at Black Lives Matter as a whole. The massive amount of police brutality is sickening and hurts to hear and see within the news. This violence happening at the protests while those who are peacefully protesting are protected by their First Amendment. Overall, there needs to be change for the minorities within this country. There needs to be justice, there needs to be protection.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/now-we-transform/
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