Jan 2 7:24 PM

The heat on 'green' activism

U.S. Park Police officers move in to arrest a group of environmental demonstrators.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.
The Stream (Al Jazeera)

Could protesting for a ‘green planet’ land you in jail? The recent arrest of anti-fracking protesters in Oklahoma on terrorism-related charges has some activists pointing to corporate influence in law enforcement. However, some argue legal measures are needed to counter protest activity that is disruptive and costly. So, when does environmental activism cross the line? Join the conversation at 7:30pm EST.

On this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to:

Michael Noel
Utah State Representative - District 73

Lauren Regan @CLDC
Executive Director, Civil Liberties Defense Center
cldc.org

Moriah Stephenson
Activist

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