When does lawful protest become criminal activity? That question is at issue in Atlanta, where 57 people have been indicted on racketeering charges for protest against a planned police and firefighter training center.
Rachel McKane and David Pellow see Georgia’s RICO indictment as an attempt to repress social movement activity, using the state’s tools of legal interpretation and enforcement.
By Rachel McKane and David Pellow
The Conversation
When does lawful protest become criminal activity? That que
A First Amendment battle looms in Georgia, where the state is framing opposition to a police training complex as a criminal conspiracy atlantadailyworld.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from atlantadailyworld.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Brandeis hires dozens of new faculty members – The Brandeis Hoot brandeishoot.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from brandeishoot.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.