From http://www.rncprotestrights.org/
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Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit to Allow Peaceful Protest in Central Park
August 19, 2004. Judge Jacqueline Silberman of the State Supreme Court of New York denied the City's request late yesterday to dismiss the lawsuit brought by United for Peace and Justice. UFPJ is seeking a permit for a rally in Central Park on August 29th, on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
Judge Silberman has now directed the City to produce papers showing why it is in opposition to the request by UFPJ. Those papers must be submitted prior to a hearing scheduled in Judge Silberman's court room Tuesday, August 24th at 9:30am in Room 228 at 60 Center Street.
The New York Civil Liberties Union joins with the Center for Constitutional Rights in representing UFPJ in this lawsuit.
I met Donna Lieberman (NYCLU director and a RULER) when I went to the "protecting protest" storefront Wednesday night, and she urged people to call, email or fax the mayor in support of using the park.
Here is a handy link to do it online..
http://ga1.org/campaign/centralpark
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I took one of the workshops at the storefront which covers protesters rights, what to expect if you are arrested, immigration issues, etc. I will be posting a summary here as it relates to our delegation. But if you are planning any demo or action that might get you arrested, I highly recommend the class - there is one tomorrow and a final one Wednesday night, and info is on the
rncprotestrights site listed above.