Members of the Rotunda Community: A judge reaches out to protesters

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"Members of the Rotunda Community:

"Today, I have ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs concerning the issues before me on access to the State Capitol of Wisconsin. After three days of testimony, the record establishes that the recent protest was unprecedented in the history of the state of Wisconsin. Thousands of people peacefully protested for two weeks and no injuries or damage to personal or government property occurred.

"I credit that to the restraint and discipline of the protesters. I further commend law enforcement supervisors and every individual policeman or policewoman for the discipline and restraint shown during these unusual times.

"The order that I will issue granting the Plaintiff's relief will contain what I consider to be a reasonable restraint on the time, place and manner of future demonstrations and protests. The restraint is as follows. Staying after the building is closed, is prohibited. Protests and demonstrations can be held at any time when the Capitol is open during normal business hours and, of course, if either house of the legislature is in session or any public hearing is being held.

"I have attached a copy of a Notice requiring that you peacably vacate the State Capitol after business hours today. My intent is to facilitate the reopening of the Capitol consistent with the free assembly and free speech provisions of the Wisconsin Constitution as well as the parallel provisions of the U.S. Constitution.

"It is my sincere hope that you honor the Notice and do your part to adhere to the principals of non-violent protest that has characterized these events.

"Civil disobedience is always a citizen's option but understandably brings consequences to those exercising that right. If you stay you can expect that you will be removed in a humane manner and without excessive force.

"In the interest of avoiding injury to anyone, please obey the Order."

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