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Can Black Lives Matter be sued? Federal judge to decide
SF Gate ^ | 14 June 2017 2:18pm | Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

Posted on 06/14/2017 11:09:49 PM PDT by blueplum

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Black Lives Matter is a movement, not an organization that can be sued by a Louisiana police officer who was injured at a protest after a deadly police shooting, a prominent activist's attorney argued Wednesday.

DeRay Mckesson's lawyer, William Gibbens, urged U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson to dismiss a Baton Rouge police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matter and the Baltimore-based activist. The judge said he would rule "within the coming days" after hearing from attorneys.

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The unidentified officer claims a piece of concrete or "rock like substance" struck him in the face during a July 9 protest over Sterling's death. The officer's lawsuit says he lost teeth and received injuries to his jaw and brain.

Donna Grodner, an attorney for the officer, argued Black Lives Matter is an "unincorporated association" that can be held liable for her client's injuries.

"It's organized. They have meetings. They solicit money. They have national chapters," Grodner said. "This shows a level of national organization."

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: blm; bluelivesmatter; crime; lawenforcement; louisiana
the article says the judge will rule in a couple of days
1 posted on 06/14/2017 11:09:49 PM PDT by blueplum
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To: blueplum

like trying to sue the Tea Party.


2 posted on 06/14/2017 11:12:49 PM PDT by Rio (Proud resident of the State of Jefferson)
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To: blueplum

“Black Lives Matter is a movement, not an organization that can be sued”

so it is a conspiracy...?


3 posted on 06/14/2017 11:14:22 PM PDT by fluorescence
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To: blueplum

It’s a criminal conspiracy aided and promoted by Lynch and Obama.


4 posted on 06/14/2017 11:25:12 PM PDT by Ray76 (DRAIN THE SWAMP)
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To: Ray76

And the Jewish Nazi George Soros.


5 posted on 06/14/2017 11:28:13 PM PDT by Fresh Wind (Hillary: Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect 2 billion dollars.)
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To: Ray76

DOJ provided training in multiple cities. AG Lynch and Obama met BLM organizers multiple times. BLM organizers were invited and attended White House Christmas parties. Obama publicly praised and defended BLM.


6 posted on 06/14/2017 11:31:00 PM PDT by Ray76 (DRAIN THE SWAMP)
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To: blueplum

He was put in place by the Kenyan...forget it.


7 posted on 06/14/2017 11:34:49 PM PDT by MaxistheBest (...)
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To: blueplum

Are the judges and the press and the public and the government wearing dunce caps? It is none other than organizations that are using the phrase “Black Lives Matter.” Communist Party USA / CPUSA / REVCOM.US

https://www.google.com/search?q=ferguson+black+lives+matters+CPUSA+photo&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi3toHDnb_UAhVNImMKHYcaCNYQ7AkIPA&biw=751&bih=354


8 posted on 06/14/2017 11:39:10 PM PDT by Seeing More Clearly Now
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To: blueplum

The DOJ sued the KKK out of existence.

They can do the same with BLM.


9 posted on 06/14/2017 11:51:28 PM PDT by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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To: 2banana

Federal Judge will not rule against the left’s anti american anti white foot soldiers.


10 posted on 06/14/2017 11:55:21 PM PDT by snarkytart
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To: fluorescence

well, I don’t know. In the lawsuit below, BLM names themselves as an entity:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/chicago-black-lives-matter-sues-city-seeks-court-oversight-police-n772536


11 posted on 06/15/2017 12:01:44 AM PDT by blueplum ( ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017))
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The devil is in the details. Black Lives Matter Chicago may be an actual entity, which would probably require it to be a registered corporate entity in order to function as a plaintiff in a lawsuit. That doesn't mean the silly "Black Lives Matter" movement has any legal standing that could be named in a lawsuit.

I'm not a lawyer -- but as far as I know, only an individual, a government, or a registered business entity (corporation, partnership, limited liability company) can be named as a defendant in a lawsuit.

12 posted on 06/15/2017 3:05:36 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I was elected to represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." -- President Trump, 6/1/2017)
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To: blueplum

When dindo nuffin’s attack.


13 posted on 06/15/2017 3:24:37 AM PDT by Bullish (May as well just rename Hollywood---> Hypocrite city)
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To: blueplum

I would think they go after the bank accounts, assets, and the person controlling the purse strings.

Next, level a judgement against all future donations to any group Delray and his lackeys ever join.

Then, confiscate all of Delray’s assets and future cash flows


14 posted on 06/15/2017 4:14:21 AM PDT by Steven Tyler
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To: blueplum

Do they have a bank account or any other types of liquid assets?


15 posted on 06/15/2017 4:19:43 AM PDT by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: blueplum

The judge is a graduate of Xavier and Southern. Appointed by Obama.

He made his decision the second he read the docket. Everything after that is just him spinning up a BS reason to support why an organization that spread lies shouldn’t be sued when. It’s activists commit crimes.


16 posted on 06/15/2017 5:12:55 AM PDT by Bogey78O (So far so good.)
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To: fluorescence

One word....RICO


17 posted on 06/15/2017 12:26:14 PM PDT by nobamanomore
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