The question is not what’s in the law. The question is why now.
That is exactly the question. But to answer your question. IMHO it is because there is ever growing evidence that Antifa and similar groups believe and act upon the premise that direct confrontation or action should be the first response to what and who they don’t agree with. Their insanity is encouraged by the media and is no longer restrained by thought of consequences. Which are often moot thanks to Soros funded DAs.
Why NOT now?