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usnews12 days ago•6 min saved

San Francisco protesters convicted on most counts in Golden Gate Bridge blockade

Seven pro-Palestine protesters were convicted on six misdemeanor counts for blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 to protest U.S. support for Israel in Gaza; jurors were deadlocked on felony conspiracy and one trespassing charge, with penalties up to 15 years for the most serious charges and appeals planned for the misdemeanor convictions.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#civildisobedience #goldengatebridge #israelpalestineconflict

social-issues-protests2 years ago•0 min saved

"Human Chain Forms as Protesters Blockade Portland Encampment Sweep"

In Portland, protesters have blocked city workers and police from clearing a homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park by linking arms and parking cars to obstruct access. This action follows a delay in the clearing operation due to poor weather, and with the resumption under clear skies, tensions have escalated. The presence of a large transport bus from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office suggests that authorities are prepared for mass arrests.

via Bangor Daily News|

##civildisobedience #harborviewmemorialpark