Idaho advocacy groups criticize legislators for allowing brownface testimony

Several advocacy groups in Idaho condemned Republican members of the House Business Committee for allowing far-right demonstrator David Pettinger to testify while wearing brownface. Pettinger, who has a history of racist and antisemitic actions, appeared at a hearing on legislation requiring businesses to verify employees’ legal status. Despite objections from Democratic Rep. Steve Berch, the committee allowed him to continue testifying, prompting criticism of their handling of the situation.

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