Protesters March On Firm Where Eric Holder Was Partner, Occupy Lobby
For a third day, homeowners and supporters protesting foreclosures will hold a public demonstration in D.C. And once again, Attorney General Eric Holder, who admitted early this year some banks are too big to prosecute, will be the target.
Protesters gathered at Freedom Plaza at 11 a.m. Wednesday to march on Covington & Burling LLP, a law firm where Holder was once a partner. The firm, located at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, represents or has represented major banks including Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase.
A spokesman for the protesters said they plan to take over the building’s lobby. A live stream of the event can be seen here.
Twenty-seven protesters have been arrested this week, including activist Carmen Pittman who was stunned by police with a taser Tuesday outside the Department of Justice. On Monday, protesters blocked traffic on Constitution Avenue in front of the DOJ building and were arrested for doing so. The protests are organized in part by Occupy Our Homes and Home Defenders League.
The Department of Justice has yet to acknowledge the protests, according to the Huffington Post.
Update: Seven protesters were arrested during today’s demonstration, according to a press release.
