YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY Judge: Occupy DC must get notice before eviction
By ERIC TUCKER | Associated Press 1 hr 14 mins ago
Enlarge Photo A Occupy DC demonstrator leaves with his belongings from Freedom Plaza in Washington,
Enlarge Photo Occupy DC demonstrators pack their belongings into a car at the Freedom Plaza camp
Enlarge Photo Occupy DC demonstrator, Vietnam veteran Edward Hunt walks his dog Babe at the camp
- Enlarge Photo Joseph Moehrle, 23, of Frederick, Md., a supporter of Occupy DC, wears a gas mask
See latest photos » WASHINGTON (AP) A judge in Washington says the federal government must notify one of the last major Occupy encampments if it intends to close a downtown park to protesters.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg also ruled Tuesday that the Occupy DC protesters will have a chance to contest any eviction plans.
The National Park Service on Monday began enforcing a ban on camping that would affect the Occupy DC sites. But many protesters remained behind, and government officials have not given any indication of when or if the demonstrators will be cleared.
The primary Occupy site is at McPherson Square, just blocks from the White House.
