Though several Proud Boys leaders remain in prison on Jan. 6 charges, the far-right militia group remains active, with some chapters saying they'll watch the polls Tuesday.
Intimidating conduct can take many forms. For example, courts have found the following conduct to constitute unlawful intimidation:
…efforts to closely follow, monitor, or surveil voters at polling places
and improper threats of potential criminal prosecution, arrest, or other legal action.
not to mention the mere presence of such a notorious group may be intimidating, it’s like an unspoken threat. I certainly would not feel 100% comfortable with them there - would you?
but there are even nonviolent ways they can intimidate people that is against the law.
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/guide-laws-against-intimidation-voters-and-election-workers
not to mention the mere presence of such a notorious group may be intimidating, it’s like an unspoken threat. I certainly would not feel 100% comfortable with them there - would you?
Yeah that’s a fair point.