Constitutional Law
Dec. 21, 2011
Constitutional dilemmas raised by Occupy L.A. eviction
Was arresting the protestors a legitimate exercise of police power? By Shawn Khorrami and Alison Wilson of Khorrami Pollard & Abir LLP
Over 200 arrests resulted from the removal of Occupy Los Angeles protesters from City Hall Park on Nov. 30, leaving some members claiming violation of their First Amendment rights. Prior to the eviction, on Nov. 28, a small group of Occupy L.A. members filed suit in federal court alleging civil rights violations and asking for an injunction to prevent the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Los Angeles Police Ch...
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