November 2020

Cops threaten to tow go-go truck as protests begin at BLM Plaza, McPherson Sq

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 18:47

BLM-DC video-cops force back crowd so they can threaten to tow go-go stage truck 31 sec

On the evening of Nov 3, protesters opposing Trump's expected attempt to stop the vote count and steal the election gathered. There was trouble in less than an hour as cops forced back the crowd on BLM Plaza, threatening to tow the go-go stage truck. The truck was moved to McPherson Square, so soon two places filled with protesters.

Elections/Legislation/Government

7PM at BLM Plaza

Last-minute prep in "prewar" Washington: Fence, National Guard-and facial recognition

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 00:03

On the 2nd of November, a small number of protesters faced off against "Jesus freaks" on BLM Plaza. Nearby, crews raced to install a high fence around the White House and buildings all over downtown were still furiously boarding up. This as reports of National Guard mobilizations circulated and the Washington Post called out Park Police for using facial recognition software against at least one George Floyd protester.

Elections/Legislation/Government

Workers installing J20/George Floyd protests style fence all around the White House area

Sun night reportback from 4D: cops avoid confrontation, hide inside station

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 23:41

On the 1st of November, MPD finally realized that police aggression against protests for Karon Hylton was just bringing people back to 4D night after night. Bike cops stayed out of sight while riot cops hid in the darkened and apparently mostly shut-down police station.

Police/Legal/Prisons
Race/Racism

A protester's flashlight reveals riot cops behind the window in this darkened police station

Police harass ShutDownDC public meeting on Black Lives Matter Plaza

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 19:14

On the first of November, ShutDown DC set up chairs, a table, and a tent on Black Lives Matter Plaza for a public meeting and spokescouncil. Within minutes, MPD cops starting hassling them about DCRA, vending regulation, and Mayor Bowser's proclaimation used during the summer to harass Black Lives Matter activists on BLM Plaza.

Elections/Legislation/Government
Police/Legal/Prisons

A bunch of cops showed up before this tent could even be fully opened up.

Pro-Rojava rally held in front of Turkish Ambassador's residence

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 19:05

The 1st of November was an international day of solidarity with Rojava the YPG and the YPJ. Here in DC, a protest rally was held in front of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Sheridan Circle. This was the site of the infamous May 2017 international incident where Erdogan's security guards beat and kicked Kurdish protesters during Erdogan's visit to Trump.

Foreign Policy/Imperialism
World Uprisings

Police kettle Karon Hylton protesters, Bagshaw points out 8 for arrest

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 02:00

On the 31st of October, Karon Hylton protesters were at MPD's 4D station from before 8PM until about midnight. At one point, police claim protesters threw eggs at the station. In response, bike cops kettled the entire protest, and Lt Bagshaw pointed out 8 people including Karon Hylton's father for arrest.

Ford Fischer's video of Lt Bagshaw in the kettle directing use of 4 man arrest teams 58 sec

Police/Legal/Prisons
Race/Racism

Lt Bagshaw(police intelligence) in the kettle about to call for 4 man snatch/arrest teams (still from Ford Fischer video)

White supremacists march Thin Blue Line flag through BLM Plaza

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 01:51

On the 31st of October, apparent white nationalists marched a "thin blue line" flag through BLM Plaza, causing an urgent call for defenders to mobilize and prevent the signs from being torn off the H st fence a second time. One person has scissors but was prevented from vandalizing the signs. The reported presence in the right-wing group of a "Kekistan" (Pepe the Frog) flag identifies them as white nationalists.

Elections/Legislation/Government
Race/Racism

Fascists marching a giant "thin blue line" pro-police flag through BLM Plaza

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