Legislation Could Affect Occupy Nashville

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:36:11 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are proposing legislation that could affect Occupy Nashville protesters.

The measure says a person can’t live on publicly owned property that isn't designated or permitted as residential.

Protesters have occupied the plaza across the street from the state Capitol since early October. State troopers raided the encampment in late October and made 55 arrests, but the state has had to back down.

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Legislation Could Affect Occupy Nashville