VIDEO: State Rep. Says Dark Skinned People Need To Carry IDs

In a committee of conference this week NH Republican State Rep. John Hunt said, while discussing a bill related to trespassing policy near the northern border, that “It’s a good idea” for people with dark skin to carry ID while hiking in the state, regardless if they’re a US citizen or not. @granitepost In a…

Colin Booth

June 5, 2024

@granitepost In a committee of conference this week NH Republican State Rep. John Hunt said, while discussing a bill related to trespassing policy near the northern border, that "It's a good idea" for people with dark skin to carry ID while hiking in the state, regardless if they're a US citizen or not. #NHPolitics #JohnHunt #RacialIssues #racialprofiling ♬ original sound – Granite Post

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