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TruthoutFeb 13, 2026Local News

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.

Ron Johnson Erupts During Senate Hearing as Ellison Defends Protesters’ Rights
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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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