Charlotte City Manager Declares Bank of America Shareholder Meeting 'Extraordinary Event' | The Nation

In response to the planned actions, the City Manager of Charlotte, Curt Walton, has unilaterally declared the shareholder meeting an "extraordinary event," meaning the city plans to restrict free speech and expand the ability of police and security forces to target and profile the homeowners, worker, community members, students and immigrants who plan to demand justice from one of the largest banks in the country.

The label tightens restrictions on what protesters are allowed to do at such events and gives police more power to search people's property (backpacks, coolers, etc.) in the vicinity. Certain items, such as scarves, are now banned from the event, and the possession of items like markers, hammers and spray paint is now grounds for arrest.

The extraordinary event tag's origins date back to a city ordinance enacted in January in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention, to be held in Charlotte in September.

via www.thenation.com

Comments

[Rballen422]

http://whotv.com/2012/05/03/occupy-protest-foreclosure-auction-targeted/ yours truly being arrested for singing gospel songs (for two hours straight) Im the guy in overalls--- Bob Allen

[Jodi Dean]

two hours of gospel?!? I don't even know enough gospel songs to sing that long. well done!!!

thanks for the link!!