Sure they do, but when the author is an associate of the same criminal front group the defendants were using to further their criminal operation, that doesn’t speak well to his subjectivity.
Now, what rights do you think these criminals had that were violated, exactly?
First I am not sure all were “criminals”. There is no proof(that has been released) that all of those taken into custody were “criminals”. In fact the authorities have said the majority of them have no ‘criminal” record in Texas.
The one thing I find is a blatant violation of rights is the taking of property and disposing of it just on an accusation. Yes, I understand it is an old Texas tradition. Doesn’t make it right. Here in Nevada we push back on that and are winning the battle against property confiscation without court approval.
Were they criminals? I mean you can keep saying it over and over, but that doesn't make it a fact. Are you aware that it's been reported by new organizations in Texas (who did actual research) that 2/3 of those arrested had no previous arrest records.
Is the CoC a "criminal front group" as you keep insisting, or is it a loose grouping of clubs that span a wide range from criminal to non-criminal, as many have claimed in news reports? Your (and your doppleganger TexasGator) insist that merely attending an event sponsored by a large umbrella organization makes those attending the equivalent of soldiers in the mob. But, again, the news reports down seem to align with that. THere was at least one Christian biking brotherhood, a ex-military club, and a club dedicated to restoring antique bikes at the event.
The article does a good job of explaining which of their rights have been violated.
One assumes the "Christ's Disciples" and "Christ's Crusaders" Christian clubs, possibly as are Resurrection. The VietNam Vets and Marines appear to be made up of veterans.