Attorneys respond to the Orange Co. DA’s charge that the students’ protest was “organized thuggery,” and point out that the prosecution’s intimidation tactics in building their case undermined the constitution and violated the law in order to criminalize dissent. Read more about Defense attorneys for the Irvine 11: "This prosecution is an affront to the constitution" 

Defense attorneys tell the jurors in the Irvine 11 case that they “stand between democracy and creeping fascism,” and should find the students not guilty of criminal charges for their nonviolent protest which was protected under the right to free speech. Read more about Jury in Irvine 11 trial goes to deliberation after attorneys' closing arguments 

The defense rests following the conclusion of testimonies and evidence in the Irvine 11 free speech trial. The closing arguments — and a verdict — are anticipated for Monday. Read more about "Eager for closure": Nearing a verdict in the Irvine 11 trial