Coutts

Calgary, Canada – In a verdict that underscores the tensions between public protest and law enforcement in Canada, a jury has acquitted multiple protesters accused of plotting to kill police officers during the blockade at Coutts border crossing earlier this year. The blockade, part of wider demonstrations against government policies, had escalated to a tense standoff attracting national attention. The decision came after extensive deliberations that weighed heavily on the implications for civil liberties and the right to protest. Legal experts suggest that this case highlights the complex balance courts must maintain between ensuring public … Read more