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Where are the protests in San Antonio Texas?

Where are the protests in San Antonio Texas?

A demonstrator kneels in front of a line of police officers in riot gear at the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Crocket Street as the crowd meets law enforcement on a march through downtown San Antonio, Texas, on June 2, 2020.

Who was the protester killed in Austin TX?

The protester, named Justin Howell, suffered a fractured skull and brain damage. Volunteer medics picked up Howell’s injured body, trying to get the police to give Howell medical attention. The police responded by firing “less-lethal munition” at the medics carrying Howell. On July 25, Garrett Foster was killed in a shooting in Downtown Austin.

How old was protester who was shot by police?

On May 30, a sixteen year old protester was hospitalized after being shot by police in the head with a “beanbag” round. On May 31, a twenty year old protester was critically injured, after being shot with “less-lethal munition”. The protester, named Justin Howell, suffered a fractured skull and brain damage.

Do you need a permit for a sidewalk protest?

Sidewalk Protests and Demonstrations. The use of a sidewalk for protesting, demonstrations or picketing activity that uses the public sidewalk do not require a permit from the City. There are rules to follow however.

Is it illegal to block sidewalk in Austin TX?

You can not block the sidewalk where it prevents the use by other citizens. You can not block ingress or egress to the doors of the building. You can not block driveways from the street to the property.

What did the protesters do to the DPS?

Protester and media recordings show people spray painted the building and monuments with anti-racist and anti-police remarks, dented and smashed windows of DPS SUVs, overturned a water fountain and roughly shoved at least one trooper to the ground. Another trooper tackled a fleeing teenager, prompting a scuffle between officers and protesters.

What are the rules for blocking the sidewalk?

There are rules to follow however. You can not block the sidewalk where it prevents the use by other citizens. You can not block ingress or egress to the doors of the building. You can not block driveways from the street to the property. You can not set up tables or other obstructions on the sidewalk.