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Federal Judge Refuses To Toss (de)Occupy Honolulu Suit Despite City's Efforts
(de)Occupy Honolulu had its day in court, and it looks like it will get another.
On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright decided not to dismiss (de)Occupy’s federal lawsuit against the city of Honolulu, which claims the city’s stored property ordinance is unconstitutional.
Among other things, the lawsuit alleges city officials have violated protesters’ free speech rights and other constitutional guarantees during organized raids on (de)Occupy’s encampment at Thomas Square in downtown Honolulu.
During these raids, tents and other items belonging to the protesters were cleared from the park and sidewalks. On occasion, protesters said some of these items were destroyed despite provisions in the stored property ordinance that allow for retrieval.
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http://www.civilbeat.com/articles/2013/05/17/19104-federal-judge-refuses-to-toss-deoccupy-honolulu-lawsuit-despite-citys-efforts/
On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge J. Michael Seabright decided not to dismiss (de)Occupy’s federal lawsuit against the city of Honolulu, which claims the city’s stored property ordinance is unconstitutional.
Among other things, the lawsuit alleges city officials have violated protesters’ free speech rights and other constitutional guarantees during organized raids on (de)Occupy’s encampment at Thomas Square in downtown Honolulu.
During these raids, tents and other items belonging to the protesters were cleared from the park and sidewalks. On occasion, protesters said some of these items were destroyed despite provisions in the stored property ordinance that allow for retrieval.
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The nation's longest lasting Occupy encampment, fighting to keep it going, seems awesome, City keeps trying to shut it down.