Opening arguments in the Irvine 11 free speech trial include the defense attorney’s statements that no unlawful act was committed, and therefore the misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit an unlawful act are baseless. Read more about Recap of first day of Irvine 11 trial: "no unlawful act was committed" 

Opening arguments in the “Irvine 11” free speech trial formally begin Wednesday in California. The Muslim students who protested an Israeli official’s visit continue to fight criminal charges that could lead to two-year jail sentences. Read more about Irvine 11 trial begins after a week of jury selection 

The Electronic Intifada will be in the Orange County courtroom this week to report on the first leg of this important free speech trial. Read more about "Irvine 11" students in court to fight possible jailtime for non-violent protest