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It’s written into state law - officers should issue citations to the maximum extent possible to enforce the law and protect the public. Only limited circumstances allow for continued detention and we just did not see those circumstances.

Make no mistake, police knew what they were doing sending dozens of people to a jail that isn’t prepared to handle a mass influx at the best of times.

Freedom of assembly is a fundamental right enshrined in our Constitution. There can be limits when protests move to the streets but police can’t unreasonably abridge or deny free speech based on minor traffic concerns.

Our legal team is reviewing videos, witness reports and media stories. We’re exploring all options. Here’s what we can promise you: the people in power will be held accountable for each and every civil rights violation we find.