\n Much of the area is located under abandoned elevated ”We were given every assurance that there would be an adequate space from the An article in today’s Boston Globe describes the area being prepared for the Democratic National Convention protesters resembles a concentration camp, complete with tall chain-link fences, stretches of barbed wire, armed guards, and even a roofing net to prevent "objects" … Continue reading ![](\"http:\/\/cyber.law.harvard.edu\/blogs\/static\/dowbrigade\/procamp.jpg\")
An
\n article <\/a>in today’s Boston Globe describes the area being prepared
\n for the Democratic National
\n Convention protesters resembles a concentration camp, complete with
\n tall chain-link fences, stretches of barbed wire, armed guards, and even
\n a roofing net to prevent "objects" from being thrown over the fence into
\n crowds. In addition, 2500 jail cells have been cleared out and
\n made available for the expected arrests. Sure sounds like a lot of fun,
\n and a must-see for the well-rounded convention blogger…<\/em><\/p>\n
\n Green Line tracks that slope downward. The setup, which one netting installer
\n called ”an internment camp," will force tall protesters at the
\n southern end of the zone to lower their heads to avoid banging them on
\n green metal girders.<\/p>\n
\n for people to assemble for purposes of protest that is within sight and
\n sound of the convention and the delegates," said John Reinstein,
\n an ACLU lawyer representing activists planning to protest at the convention.
\n “This is neither. . . . It’s a pen.")<\/p>\n
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