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Alex Mitchell

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Protest laws questioned after indefensible injuries | History Defined

New laws for moving on protests at places of worship have been described as 'emboldening police'. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

Pro-democracy groups say controversial laws granting police powers to move protesters on from places of worship have emboldened the force to "act with impunity".

Days after the violent arrest of one-time federal Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, advocates have written an open letter to NSW Premier Chris Minns with concerns about a "criminalisation and police powers creep".

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