Occupy Trenton Goes to Court

by: Bill Orr

Wed Oct 26, 2011 at 04:22:23 PM EDT

This afternoon at 3:00 PM the ACLU and other lawyers appeared in Mercer County Superior Court on behalf of Occupy Trenton seeking immediate restraints against further enforcement of the Zawacki letter, requiring restoration of public access to electric power in the park, and a return of items seized by State Troopers. The Zawacki letter had imposed numerous restrictions and served as the basis for troopers to confiscate almost everything from the site on Day 8 of the occupation. The letter appeared to have been created out of thin air with no basis in any existing ordinances or regulations for the site. The ACLU is arguing a violation of rights to due process and freedom of speech.

As of now this proceeding against the State continues, with both sides presenting their case. The State is arguing for aesthetic values of the park and claiming their rules are reasonable. For more updating Tweet to @ACLUNJ.