What should the Idaho Legislature do when someone’s testimony is offensive? That’s what lawmakers grappled with Monday when a local conservative provocateur came to testify on an immigration bill wearing brownface and a sombrero and speaking Spanish. As David Pettinger began speaking, Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, cut him off. He signaled to the House Business Committee’s acting chair, Rep. Josh …
What should the Idaho Legislature do when someone’s testimony is offensive?
That’s what lawmakers grappled with Monday when a local conservative provocateur came to testify on an immigration bill wearing brownface and a sombrero and speaking Spanish…. [4365 chars]
Source: Spokane Spokesman-Review | Published: 2026-02-24T15:08:00Z
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