UMs Join Jesse Jackson To Disrupt Inauguration Of UM,
President Bush
Excerpt From CNN Report:
Jesse Jackson plans demonstration to protest Bush presidency
December 18, 2000
Web posted at: 8:55 PM EST (0155 GMT)
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Civil
rights leader Jesse Jackson announced Monday plans for a
national demonstration to protest the "legitimacy" of
President-elect George W. Bush during his swearing-in ceremony
on January 20.
Jackson continued his criticism of the recent U.S. Supreme
Court ruling on the Florida recount, accusing the five justices
whose decision resulted in Bush winning the presidency of
participating in a "coup d'etat."
"While the crowning will take place in Washington, we
will be marching all around America on that day, at federal
buildings, including Los Angeles, so we honor the legality of
the presidency without legitimacy," said Jackson.
Jackson was joined by local clergy and members of civil-rights
groups, including his Rainbow/Push Coalition at Holman United
Methodist Church in South Central Los Angeles.
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