At Least 6 Occupy Encampments Attacked Across America, But Protesters Willing to Fight

Over the weekend, police evicted and/or attacked several Occupy encampments across America, sending a clear message: the cops, and the corporate banks, have apparently imposed a time limit on citizens' first amendment rights. There was, of course, the cop raid in Oakland last night, which had protesters kettled until the wee hours in the morning (stay tuned for a full report from AlterNet's Joshua Holland). And protesters in Chapel Hill, NC, who were occupying an abandoned building before they were removed by rifle.

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Occupy Portland Eviction, Police Horses Charge Crowd, Firecrackers and Pallets Thrown Back

Sunday November 13, 2011 Occupy Portland faced eviction from Lownsdale and Chapman Square downtown Portland, Oregon. Riot Police are dispatched from the nearby police headquarters and mounted police on horseback. One lane of traffic was flowing until police blocked traffic and charged the crowd with horses. Protesters fought back by throwing firecrackers, wood pallets, bottles, and slurppees. Police had lost all ground by 5:00 am Sunday morning. The protest was relatively peaceful and non eventful before police made the bold move charging horses into the crowd. Before the charge a beach ball bouncing in the crowd could be seen.

Occupy Denver: Police Use Excessive Chemicals on Protesters

Original Upload by free2betv on Nov 12, 2011--Crystal clear video from the front line of protestors as police released excessive fire extinguishing chemicals, destroyed the community kitchen and tents, and forcefully shoved protesters, independent journalists, and innocent bystanders with their nightsticks.

Oakland mayor’s top legal aide quits in solidarity with ‘Occupy’ protest
The chief legal adviser to Oakland mayor Jean Quan decided to resign late Sunday evening over how the city’s police have treated “Occupy Oakland” protesters.

Thousands of protesters standoff with police after Portland Mayor orders eviction