Convoy

Texas Jury Contemplates: Did ‘Trump Train’ Convoy Infringe Historic KKK Act?

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San Marcos, Texas — A Texas jury was set to deliberate Wednesday if participants in a “Trump Train” motorcade violated federal law during a 2020 incident involving a Biden campaign bus. The charged confrontation has thrust the little-known Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 into the spotlight, a law originally designed to combat political violence and intimidation by white supremacists. The law, now being invoked, aims to hold accountable those who allegedly attempt to interfere with federal rights, notably the right to vote or campaign free from interference and violence. The plaintiffs in this case—the … Read more

Freedom Convoy Leader’s Lawyer Accuses Government of Trapping Protesters in Ottawa During Controversial Trial

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Ottawa, Canada — In a crowded Ottawa courthouse, the defense for Pat King, a prominent figure in the 2022 “Freedom Convoy,” argued that government actions, rather than protest activities, were to blame for the prolonged disruptions in Ottawa’s downtown. King’s attorney, Natasha Calvinho, contended during the trial that local, provincial, and federal government responses essentially trapped demonstrators within the city center, exacerbating the situation. Pat King, who has entered a not guilty plea to charges including mischief and intimidation, is at the center of a legal and public debate about the nature of protest and … Read more

Alberta Lawyer Cleared of Code of Conduct Complaint for Tweets During 2022 Convoy Protest

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OTTAWA, Canada – The Law Society of Alberta has recently concluded an investigation into a code of conduct complaint filed almost two years ago against lawyer Keith Wilson. The complaint was in connection with tweets he made during the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, Canada. According to a document obtained by Radio-Canada, the law society dismissed the complaint and stated that Wilson had shown remorse for his actions. Keith Wilson was a prominent figure among the demonstrators during the 2022 protests in the nation’s capital. At the time, he was part of the legal team … Read more