Occupy Chattanooga Gains National Legal Help
Occupy Chattanooga Gains National Legal Help
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Published: 1/14 11:04 pm
Updated: 1/15 5:57 am
The Occupy Chattanooga movement is getting some national legal help, this weekend. The group's local attorney is working with a Washington D.C. based firm on the lawsuit.
This week, Hamilton County filed a lawsuit in federal court stating the rules for use of courthouse property. The lawsuit explains the protesters are in violation of those rules by putting up tents and camping on the lawn.
“We're staying,” said Occupier who will only give the name Moog. “There's nothing that's come to a consensus through our General Assembly. There's no reason why we would legally be leaving.”
While the county doesn't see it that way, other legal experts agree with this camp. Occupy attorney David Veazey says a team of Washington, D.C. attorneys will help Occupy Chattanooga fight its legal battle. Public Citizen Litigation Group says the American Civil Liberties Union contacted them. And their legal advice is to stay put.
“A lot of people say we are going to move on Monday. He said no. Our tents aren't going anywhere as of this time,” said Occupier Larry Simpson.
“I'm fairly comfortable that we're going to be here. And we're going to be here for awhile,” said Moog.
The Federal Court has not ruled on Hamilton County's suit. But Occupy Chattanooga remains confident it can continue to stay camped at the courthouse. And they say they have expert lawyers and the Constitution behind them.
“This is an extension of speech that we're guaranteed,” said Moog. “And there's no fine print in our Constitution that says I'm not allowed to speak in any way I see fit. And if I decide a part of my speech is to live here in a tent then that's what it is. It's covered by my First Amendment.”
County Commissioners say they support the group's First Amendment rights. But people have the right of free speech, not their tents.
This week, Hamilton County filed a lawsuit in federal court stating the rules for use of courthouse property. The lawsuit explains the protesters are in violation of those rules by putting up tents and camping on the lawn.
“We're staying,” said Occupier who will only give the name Moog. “There's nothing that's come to a consensus through our General Assembly. There's no reason why we would legally be leaving.”
While the county doesn't see it that way, other legal experts agree with this camp. Occupy attorney David Veazey says a team of Washington, D.C. attorneys will help Occupy Chattanooga fight its legal battle. Public Citizen Litigation Group says the American Civil Liberties Union contacted them. And their legal advice is to stay put.
“A lot of people say we are going to move on Monday. He said no. Our tents aren't going anywhere as of this time,” said Occupier Larry Simpson.
“I'm fairly comfortable that we're going to be here. And we're going to be here for awhile,” said Moog.
The Federal Court has not ruled on Hamilton County's suit. But Occupy Chattanooga remains confident it can continue to stay camped at the courthouse. And they say they have expert lawyers and the Constitution behind them.
“This is an extension of speech that we're guaranteed,” said Moog. “And there's no fine print in our Constitution that says I'm not allowed to speak in any way I see fit. And if I decide a part of my speech is to live here in a tent then that's what it is. It's covered by my First Amendment.”
County Commissioners say they support the group's First Amendment rights. But people have the right of free speech, not their tents.
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1 comment:
Sarah Johnson’s real name is Najia Jalan and she:
1) Has never attended law school
2) Has never passed any State Bar
3) Has multiple complaints online for ripping off homeowners PRETENDING to be an atty
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http://www.ripoffreport.com/lawyers/national-legal-help/national-legal-help-centers-nl-e3194.htm
4) Beyond that, Sarah (Najia Jalan) was recently arrested for trying to use someone else’s ID (identity theft) to purchase a BMW from Newport Beach BMW
Please research the State Bar in CA and you will find there is NO Sarah Johnson/Najia Jalan who has passed the bar or is licensed to conduct law in California or anywhere else….she runs a sham loan mod company and is ripping off clients and using legitimate companies like LawQA and NOLO.com to try to make herself /her biz seem legitimate when they are not, full scammers.
Homeowners Beware!
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