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Defense attorneys for the Irvine 11: "This prosecution is an affront to the constitution"

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 00:29
Attorneys respond to the Orange Co. DA’s charge that the students’ protest was “organized thuggery,” and point out that the prosecution’s intimidation tactics in building their case undermined the constitution and violated the law in order to criminalize dissent.

Palestinian childrens' art finds new venue in Oakland after museum censorship

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:02
Drawings made by Palestinian children in Gaza will be shown at a new gallery space in Oakland, as the Middle East Children’s Alliance refuses attempts to censor the exhibit.

Nationwide condemnation of Irvine 11 convictions by student and activist groups

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 19:54
More than 30 nationwide chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, along with interfaith activist communities, decry the convictions of the Irvine 11 while pledging to stand in firm solidarity with the students — and protesters everywhere who stand up against Israeli policies.

Irvine 11: Sentenced to community service, no jailtime; attorneys prepare appeal

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 00:53
Guilty verdicts but no jailtime for the Irvine 11 defendants, as the presiding judge acknowledges that they were motivated by their beliefs. Attorneys say they will appeal — as high as the Supreme Court — to protect free speech and the right to dissent in the US.

Jury in Irvine 11 trial goes to deliberation after attorneys' closing arguments

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 03:51
Defense attorneys tell the jurors in the Irvine 11 case that they “stand between democracy and creeping fascism,” and should find the students not guilty of criminal charges for their nonviolent protest which was protected under the right to free speech.

From the court: Defense begins closing arguments in Irvine 11 trial

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 03:52
The prosecution claims that the Irvine 11 students unlawfully conspired to “censor” Israeli ambassador Michael Oren, while the defense argues that the students were in their full constitutional rights to exercise free speech.

Artists and activists create murals in Gaza to highlight water crisis

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 21:48
US artists and activists traveled to Gaza, bringing attention to the severe water crisis affecting children’s health and development through the painting of large, beautiful and collaborative murals.

"Eager for closure": Nearing a verdict in the Irvine 11 trial

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 08:31
The defense rests following the conclusion of testimonies and evidence in the Irvine 11 free speech trial. The closing arguments — and a verdict — are anticipated for Monday.

Alice Walker urges children's museum to reverse decision, but censoring of Gaza kids' art continues

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 06:22
The board of the Museum of Children’s Art has prioritized giving into intimidation by the Israeli lobby over freedom of expression of children in Palestine who suffer under the effects of Israeli policy.

Irvine 11 update: Attorneys use key evidence, as reported by EI, in courtroom

Submitted by Nora Barrows-Fr... on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 04:09
Attorneys for the Irvine 11 attempt to bring evidence of an Israeli official’s plans to attend an LA Lakers game into the courtroom — blowing a hole in the prosecution’s claims that he had to cut short his speech due to protests — but the judge has refused to let the jury see the photograph.

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