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Denver Can 'Corral' Convention Protesters: Court

Judge rules security concerns take priority over free speech

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 7, 2008 4:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – A federal judge has ruled that protesters can be confined to a fenced-in zone at the Democratic National Convention because security concerns outweigh activists' right to free speech, Reuters reports. The ACLU and a coalition of protest groups had brought a lawsuit against Denver and the Secret Service over plans concerning what activists have labeled a"freedom cage."

Democratic officials tour Invesco Field on Thursday, July 24, 2008, where Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver his nomination speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention
Democratic officials tour Invesco Field on Thursday, July 24, 2008, where Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver his nomination speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Denver's skyline can be seen in the distance as a construction crew sets up one of the temporary buildings  that will be used by the media covering the Democratic National Convention
Denver's skyline can be seen in the distance as a construction crew sets up one of the temporary buildings that will be used by the media covering the Democratic National Convention   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
A woman pushes a stroller and two children through Civic Center Park in Denver on Friday, Aug.1, 2008.  The park is expected to be  a focus for protests.
A woman pushes a stroller and two children through Civic Center Park in Denver on Friday, Aug.1, 2008. The park is expected to be a focus for protests.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
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