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Saturday’s round of demonstrations comes amid an intensifying conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters nationwide.
Seven protesters accused of fighting with Boston police during a pro-Palestinian rally were arraigned Thursday, with the judge setting high bails for many of them.
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Mayor Wu, Mass. lawmakers speak out against Trump as thousands attend ‘No Kings’ protest in Boston
BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu and other Massachusetts lawmakers spoke out against President Donald Trump’s administration’s policies on Saturday afternoon as thousands of people flocked to Boston Common for the latest “No Kings” protest.
President Trump’s embrace of military intervention to suppress demonstrations has heightened the stakes for protesters in Greater Boston.
Authorities say 13 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in Boston after a clash with police that resulted in four officers being sent to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
The charges are an indication that Boston’s mayor and Police Department are telegraphing to President Trump that they’re going to come down hard on civil unrest.
No Kings’ protests will be in Massachusetts on Oct. 18, with marches and rallies scheduled from Boston to Pittsfield as part of a nationwide movement.