Protestors sue NYC on arrests
Common Dreams
10/07/04
Protesters and onlookers arrested during the Republican National Convention sued New York City on Thursday and said police had violated their free speech and other constitutional rights. At least two suits filed in Manhattan federal court said police detained more than 1,800 people during the convention, many of whom were not involved in illegal activity or who were not even demonstrators. Both suits were filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union...
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1007-06.htm
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
10/07/04
Protesters and onlookers arrested during the Republican National Convention sued New York City on Thursday and said police had violated their free speech and other constitutional rights. At least two suits filed in Manhattan federal court said police detained more than 1,800 people during the convention, many of whom were not involved in illegal activity or who were not even demonstrators. Both suits were filed by the New York Civil Liberties Union...
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1007-06.htm
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
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