Since Oct. 9, “Occupy Fresno” has attempted to continuously encamp Courthouse Park in Downtown Fresno to protest greed, inequality, and injustice in America’s economic and political systems. However, on Nov. 1, their permit expired, leaving them subject to arrest if found occupying the park between 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.
In the early morning of Nov. 6, that’s exactly what happened. Since then, sheriffs armed in riot gear, have made then more than 60 arrests in Courthouse Park. However, Occupy Fresno says that they still plan to stay indefinitely as volunteers have come forward willing to be arrested in what they say is the defense of their First Amendment right to peacefully assemble.
On Nov. 14, Occupy Fresno’s volunteer attorneys filed a law suit in Federal court claiming that the protesters have a right to continue with their encampment. The lawyers have also filed for a restraining order against Fresno County, until their case is ruled on.
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