"You don't know me at all. You don't know the first thing about me. You don't know where I'm writing this from. You don't know what I look like. You have no power over me. What do you think I look like? Skinny? Freckles? Wire-rimmed glasses over brown eyes? No, I don't think so. Better look again. Deeper. It's like a kaleidoscope, isn't it? One minute I'm short, the next minute tall, one minute I'm geeky, one minute studly, my shape constantly changes, and the only thing that stays constant is my brown eyes. Watching you. That's right, I'm watching you right now..." -You Don't Know Me by David Klass
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
When protesters fail to remain in the designated protest area, they can be cited for trespassing and/or impeding the flow of traffic.
When protesters violate noise ordinances, time restrictions, or assemble without a permit, they may be cited for disturbing the peace.
When protestors act in an unruly manner or impede sidewalks, they may be cited for disorderly conduct.
But when protesters fail to follow orders given by law enforcement, they almost always earn themselves a protest arrest.
Regardless of whether you like the outcome, for decades these sorts of laws and limitations have been approved by the courts. As such, they are enforceable statutes, meaning that a protest arrest based on their violation is wholly within the law.
Protest Arrests: When Free Speech Becomes Disorderly Conduct
(Source: blogs.findlaw.com)
