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Federal Judge Throws Out Cleveland’s GOP Convention Security Plan
Wall Street Journal ^

Posted on 06/23/2016 11:25:53 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

Federal Judge Throws Out Cleveland’s GOP Convention Security Plan Byron Tau June 23, 2016 1:37 p.m. ET

CLEVELAND—A federal judge on Thursday struck down the city of Cleveland’s rules limiting protests during next month’s Republican National Convention, finding the city’s strict security regulations violated the U.S. Constitution.

U.S. District Court Judge James Gwin ruled the city’s establishment of a large zone around the July convention site within which protesters’ ability to demonstrate would be strictly limited contravened the Constitution’s guarantees of the freedom of speech and assembly.

“Under the First Amendment, I do find that the city hasn't sufficiently, narrowly drawn the regulations to serve government interests,” Judge Gwin told attorneys at the conclusion of the two-hour hearing.

He said he would follow with a formal ruling. Lawyers for the city indicated that they were considering an appeal.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: 2016election; 2016rncconvention; cleveland; convention; election2016; gop; gopconvention; newyork; ohio; protests; security; trump
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To: Sub-Driver

But if it’s a “gay” pride street fair, protesters must stay down the block, out of earshot.


41 posted on 06/23/2016 12:42:34 PM PDT by fwdude (If we keep insisting on the lesser of two evils, that is exactly what they will give us from now on.)
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To: ozzymandus
On his way to Cleveland...


42 posted on 06/23/2016 12:44:09 PM PDT by polymuser (Enough is enough!)
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To: dsc

Why have bikers do it? If we are not man enough to kill our own snakes , we deserve that they do to us.


43 posted on 06/23/2016 12:48:10 PM PDT by sport
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To: Sub-Driver

He’s a Clinton appointee. He wants blood in the streets, and is structuring the battlefield to guarantee chaos. He will not let the police do their job.
Screw this guy, defy the order, set it up and worry about the consequences later. Let him fine his dem. city. They can pay the fine with the federal funds they got to run the convention.


44 posted on 06/23/2016 12:58:19 PM PDT by The Continental Op
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To: Sub-Driver

How about we tie this judge up to a street light pole right in front of the convention center..


45 posted on 06/23/2016 1:00:47 PM PDT by MaxistheBest
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To: dsc

on the contrary. I would applaud such actions, and contribute to the fund to clean their bikes of debris and stains when they are done. One should ride on a desecrated harley, ya know.


46 posted on 06/23/2016 1:02:27 PM PDT by jimjohn
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To: sport

“Why have bikers do it? If we are not man enough to kill our own snakes , we deserve that they do to us.”

I see your point. However, in this election cycle, the bikers are a part of “us.” We may not support criminal activity, but they support our right to have a convention.

Further, if you and I started trying to organize a presence in Cleveland for the purpose of clubbing protesters to the ground, we’d be in jail before dinner.


47 posted on 06/23/2016 1:08:57 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: jimjohn

Just declare the area around the convention site a free fire zone. Bring in the 155s and M-60s to do the crowd control.


48 posted on 06/23/2016 1:09:04 PM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: jimjohn

Guess I misread your post. Sorry.


49 posted on 06/23/2016 1:15:21 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: dsc

And from your reply, I see the point you are making.


50 posted on 06/23/2016 1:19:02 PM PDT by sport
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To: Sub-Driver

or just go ahead and disregard the ruling

By the time the judge finds out it will be too late


51 posted on 06/23/2016 1:20:52 PM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....Opabinia can teach us a lot)
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To: Sub-Driver

Meanwhile in liberal land...recent titles:

Federal Law Criminalizes Protesting Trump Now That He’s Guarded by Secret Service

Protesting Donald Trump is Now a Federal Crime

It’s Literally Illegal to Protest at a Donald Trump Rally


52 posted on 06/23/2016 1:48:34 PM PDT by Fitzy_888 ("ownership society")
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To: Sub-Driver

All that’s really needed is a couple hundred plants in the protests, dressed the part and playing along, in spirit, while taking non stop video and audio.


53 posted on 06/23/2016 2:13:32 PM PDT by Fitzy_888 ("ownership society")
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To: Jim from C-Town

I agree we handled it yesterday, but it was all Northeast Ohioans, not liberal, progressive, communist, protestors bussed in compliments of the DNC


54 posted on 06/23/2016 4:15:52 PM PDT by EBH (As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.)
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To: Sub-Driver

There is no panic at all in what I am about to say, but there is no wisdom, and only foolishness in keeping the convention in Cleveland.

It can be moved on the spur of the moment. It just takes resolve and hard work.

This convention must be moved immediately to another location!

If the Republican Party goes forward, and people are killed or the area is destroyed, Trump and the Republican Party will be held fully liable in the context of National media and the national press!

The first clue as to what is likely to happen is the Federal Judge telegraphing this convention is fair game. He cares more for providing opportunity to do bodily harm and damage to those involved with the convention or bystanders, than providing for the personal safety of those in the area!

I believe the chance of this convention being targeted is like no other in recent history, by what has recently proven to be well organized Marxist/anarchist protesters who will be bussed in to create a serious confrontation.

This is what they do, and many of them will get away with it period. They need not fear the neo-Marxist DoJ, and media.

It is strait out of rules for radicals, and Karl Marx to create anarchy and destruction of the current order.

They will be motivated, as they realize they are on the brink of losing the most left wing White House in America’s history!

The left wing will get crazy out of control, and Trump and the RNC will get the blame!

This is strait out of the book opportunity presenting itself against all freedom loving patriotic Americans.

The Republican Party will simply not get favorable media on this!


55 posted on 06/23/2016 6:12:04 PM PDT by patriotfury (May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tent!)
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To: patriotfury

Cleveland might be somewhat central, but is also very much short distances to large liberal and dangerous welfare cities where it is very easy to bus protesters in from.

If the venue is moved, the federal judge might be remembered for Cleveland losing a lot of money over siding with the left...


56 posted on 06/23/2016 6:24:27 PM PDT by patriotfury (May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tent!)
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To: polymuser

A friend of mine has a son his buddies call “Mayhem” after this guy because of all the cars he’s wrecked. I think he’s a pink, myself.


57 posted on 06/23/2016 6:30:24 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: patriotfury

It’s the BLM bunch who’s planning millions protesting in Cleveland. The occupy and La Raza bunch we could handle.


58 posted on 06/23/2016 6:50:33 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: patriotfury

Well put. Trump needs to suggest the alternative location, and supporters need to loudly back it.

Where would be better?


59 posted on 06/23/2016 7:30:29 PM PDT by polymuser (Enough is enough!)
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To: Fitzy_888

All that’s really needed is a couple hundred plants in the protests, dressed the part and playing along, in spirit, while taking non stop video and audio. .................. NAHHH, just a bunch of faux news people with cameras and fake badges, and the protestors will follow them where ever they go. They could lead them to the river. By the time they catch one the event will be over.


60 posted on 06/23/2016 7:38:00 PM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (HILLARY 2016 - SERIOUSLY? What are they thinking?)
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