Occupy Fresno Challenges Restrictions in Park, in Court

The Occupy movement has been under increased pressure from police from across the country, with officers in riot gear moving in to dismantle encampments, arrest protesters and forcibly evict them from public places. That's as true in Fresno, Calif., as it is in New York City.

Protesters gathered Friday night after dusk in Courthouse Park on Tulare Street, just east of Van Ness Avenue. About 30 people gathered for a "general assembly" meeting to share news about legal matters, upcoming events and other subjects pertinent to the Occupy effort.

They came together under an illuminated monument to Purple Heart recipients that reads, in part, "If I could be seen by all of mankind, maybe peace will come in my lifetime." It's a message that could easily be echoed by the people who meet here. The Occupy encampments are intended, in part, as visible signs that something is wrong in America, symbols that are intended to be seen by as many people as possible.

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