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American Focus > Blog > Politics > HERE WE GO: Georgia Republican Reintroducing Bill to Make Blocking Highways in Protest a Federal Crime |
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HERE WE GO: Georgia Republican Reintroducing Bill to Make Blocking Highways in Protest a Federal Crime |

Last updated: February 3, 2025 11:59 pm
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Los Angeles deportation protests block major portion of freeway 2/2/25 – source: KTLA screen image

Recently, a group of anti-ICE protesters caused chaos by shutting down a major highway in Los Angeles to voice their opposition to deportations.

While the First Amendment protects the right to free speech and peaceful protests, blocking highways and impeding the flow of traffic poses risks to public safety and infringes on the rights of others. This disruptive tactic has become increasingly common among certain groups in recent years.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins from Georgia has announced plans to reintroduce a bill that would criminalize intentionally blocking highways at the federal level, a move that many believe is long overdue.

I will soon reintroduce legislation to make blocking a highway intentionally a federal crime. First Hamas supporters, now illegals and their enablers, are stopping traffic. To make America safe again, we must have law and order. https://t.co/cAp8Z5nUbI

— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) February 2, 2025

Collins had initially introduced this legislation in February of the previous year, with the support of then-Senator Marco Rubio.

According to Collins’ official website:

Collins to Introduce House Companion Bill to Criminalize Intentional Obstruction of Interstate Highways

Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) has announced the introduction of the House Companion to S. 192, the Safe Passage on Interstates Act, a bill aimed at making the intentional obstruction of interstate highways illegal.

This legislation was originally introduced in the Senate by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) on January 31, 2023.

Rep. Mike Collins stated, “This bill is crucial for ensuring the freedom of transportation and maintaining safety on our roads. Interstate highways serve as vital conduits for millions of Americans in their daily activities. By obstructing traffic flow, protestors not only jeopardize their own safety but also that of others, hindering the response of emergency services to community crises. This legislation equips law enforcement with the necessary tools to address individuals who intentionally block highways, similar to the pro-Hamas activists who caused extensive traffic disruptions in D.C. recently.”

Sen. Marco Rubio commented, “Pro-Hamas extremists and other demonstrators who block highways disrupt law-abiding citizens from commuting to work, prevent school buses from transporting children, and impede ambulances from reaching hospitals. While several states already prohibit such behavior, there is currently no federal law addressing this issue. It is imperative for Congress to act. We must ensure that individuals face legal repercussions for obstructing the interstate systems that we all rely on.”

Some individuals have proposed an alternative approach:

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Don’t make it illegal to block a highway, make it legal to drive through anyone blocking a highway. https://t.co/37OmaERKtM

— Kab (@soulofkab) February 3, 2025

Blocking highways as a form of protest is not only reckless but also poses significant risks. It is evident that action must be taken to address and prevent such hazardous practices.

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