Surprise! Democrat governor signs bill banning protest encampments on college campuses

Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Ariz.

Democrat Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed off on a ban Wednesday that outlaws protest encampments on college campuses.

State House Bill 2880, bipartisan-sponsored legislation that received support and pushback from both sides of the political aisle, amends Arizona’s free expression policy relating to college and university governing boards to include a prohibition on encampments and unlawful assembly. Anyone who violates this policy is “liable for all damages” relating to the encampment...