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Civil Rights Groups Sue City Of Pittsburgh Over Harassment And Intimidation Of Activists During G-20 Summit

PITTSBURGH - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Center for Constitutional Rights announced today they have filed papers to expand and continue a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh, city officials and police officers for their repeated harassment and intimidation of two climate and environmental-justice organizations whose efforts to organize and support demonstrations during September's G-20 Summit were completely frustrated.  More...

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3 Rivers Climate Convergence
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Democracy Now!: Federal Judge Dismisses Police Harassment Claims by Activist Groups at Pittsburgh’s G-20 [Democracy Now]


Thousands of additional security forces have been brought into Pittsburgh ahead of the G-20, and tall steel fencing now runs along the the convention center in this former steel town. On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled against two protest groups who accused the Pittsburgh police of harassment. Seeds of Peace and Three Rivers Climate Convergence claim the police used illegal searches, vehicle seizures, raids and detentions to discourage them from taking part in protests later this week.  More...

Midday Update: Hearing continues in federal court, 3RCC Schenley permit finally granted

As a Federal judge continues to hear evidence of First Amendment rights violations, the city finally hands over a long-sought permit, and bus harassment abates to some extent.

Schenley Park Permit  More...

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