A Republican state lawmaker in Oregon is facing criminal charges after he allegedly opened a door to the state Capitol and allowed anti-lockdown protesters into the building during a legislative session.

State Rep. Mike Nearman was hit Friday with misconduct in the first degree and criminal trespass in the second degree charges, according to a court document. The GOP representative “did unlawfully and knowingly aid” a group of unruly demonstrators who entered the building Dec. 21, 2020, while legislators convened inside,” authorities claimed.