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ACLU Warns LAPD to Stop Harassing Protesters

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California sent a letter today to the Los Angeles Police Department demanding that it immediately stop the harassment of protesters at their organizing headquarters, the Convergence Center.

August 8, 2000

ACLU and City Agree On Free Speech Plan At Convention

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union and the City of Los Angeles signed an agreement today that will allow protesters to engage in free speech at the Democratic National Convention. The plan wasdrawn up as a result of a preliminary injunction issued by Judge Gary Feess of the U.S.

July 28, 2000

Federal Judge Requires LAPD to Follow First Amendment During the Democratic National Convention

LOS ANGELES - Judge Gary Feess issued a written order today requiring the City of Los Angeles and its police department to accommodate free speech during the Democratic National Convention and prohibiting them enforcing their current park use and parade permit granting schemes.

July 21, 2000

ACLU Responds to Critics On Free Speech at the Democratic National Convention

When we filed our lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and its police department for their plans to corral peaceful demonstrators in a fenced parking lot out of sight and earshot of their intended audience, we knew we would receive plenty of criticism.

July 10, 2000

ACLU Files DNC Free Speech Suit On Behalf of Protesters

LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California today filed a lawsuit supporting protesters' right to gather and engage in free speech such as marching, passing out leaflets, and holding vigils near the Staples Center during the Democratic National Convention.

June 30, 2000

Commending U.S. Supreme Court's Affirmation of Miranda

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's dual affirmation of suspects' Miranda rights today.

June 26, 2000