I remember when “progressives” were actually debating this during the obviously-coordinated evictions of Occupy camps across the country. “No, you can’t say that, there’s no proof!”
I thought to myself, “God, this is why people hate liberals: all this endless intellectual masturbation instead of just seeing the obvious.” But that’s just me!
The latest trove of documents obtained by the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF) from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service adds new detail to the spying work of federal law enforcement agencies coordinating with local law enforcement and city governments to act against Occupy encampments.
“These documents make clear that the shutdown of Occupy was not based on the supposed ‘health and safety’ concerns that law enforcement used as a public rationale, but rather that the decisions were profoundly political including a prioritization of business interests’ demands over First Amendment rights,” stated attorney Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, Executive Director of the PCJF.
The documents show the intense political discussion and collaboration between the Justice Department, the DHS, local law enforcement and business interests who wanted Occupy Portland, Ore., to be shut down.
The documents also show the resources devoted by Boston “anti-terrorism” authorities focusing on Occupy Boston events during the fall of 2011.
These new documents have been posted for public review on the website of the PCJF.
Can’t we impeach someone over this?
Good grief. Heads must roll.
Holder’s would be a good first one.