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Fossil-fuel protesters in Montana face aggressive new laws of up to 30 years’ prison time Louise Boyle © Provided by The Independent Lawmakers in Montana have passed an aggressive, anti-pipeline protest law which could see activists facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines and up to 30 years in prison. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is expected to sign the bill into law which would criminalize demonstrations at fossil fuel infrastructure.  Among the penalties would be up to $150,000 fines and 30 years in prison for individuals. Any organizations found to be “co-conspirators” of protest activity could face up to $1.5million in fines. According to the bill, a person who “willfully and knowingly” trespasses on property containing a “critical infrastructure facility” and causes more than $1,500 of damage, will be subject to the harsh penalties if found guilty.

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