GA lawmaker dragged through state capitol, arrested for protesting voter suppression bill

Governor Brian Kemp signed a new bill into law limiting access to voting in the state of Georgia in a move many are calling voter suppression. Georgia state troopers arrested democratic Representative Park Cannon for knocking on Kemp's door as he signed the bill during a live broadcast. According to reports, the officers forcibly removed her and dragged her through the Capitol before putting her in a police car. The bill has been referred to as "Jim Crow 2.0" by Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter and called "Jim Eagle" by President Joe Biden. BNC's Bofta Yimam joined Start Your Day with Sharon Reed and Mike Hill to discuss the SB 202 bill. Democrats hope the "For the People Act" will pass in the Senate to combat attempts to protect all Americans' voting rights.

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[chrish]

Never thought I'd see something like this in my lifetime, especially a Black person. It's one of the best things I've seen in a long time. This needs to be done with a lot of arrogant Democrats.

[billb]

It's not voter suppression, it's making sure elections are fair and legal. Why shouldn't you have to show ID when voting? I just had to show my ID to get a COVID test.

[catbro]

"Voter restriction law"... this is weak even for low information leftist..

[dannygitmo]

Black and browm? What about Asians? Or Native Americans? Pacific Islanders? Bring your own water?

[crisandramilligan]

She was in her right. Sir what are you afraid of ..???

[judywilliams]

Her 15 minutes of fame. That’s what she wanted!

[ber]

Kemps sign language interpreter looks like he is slapping people down. Just an observation.

[andrewgoosdy]

250 bills against you black man and black woman okay it ain't there to benefit you

[gallardo]

cigarettes = id pls
beer = id pls
gun = id pls
drive car = id pls
check cash = id pls
food stamps = id pls
rent house = id pls
gambling = id pls
just a few things you need id for

[spkyi]

False. She was arrested after trying together in to the meeting.where she was entitled togo

[robertscott]

So let’s get this clear... black ppl need to be coached and enticed in order to vote. We ain’t going to the polls unless there’s food, water and twerkers. And we only going on Sunday for Souls to the Polls. Got it 🙄

[Khendriix]

“Jim Crow times” for requiring an ID ?? LOLL this is ridiculous

[lindaleg]

How does a voter ID card suppress your right to vote? You need an ID to buy alcohol/ drive a car / buy a gun and purchase a plane ticket lol.