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Quechen casino protesters arrested13 June 2007CALIFORNIA -- AS reported by the Yuma Sun: "A small protest against the building site of the Quechan Tribe's new casino and resort ended before it began Tuesday, when police arrested organizers prior to the event and dismantled their ceremonial sweat lodge. "The tribe had ordered the protestors to leave on Monday when they began setting up the area. "Priscilla Prettybird, spokeswoman for the handful of protesters, said she's not opposed to the casino project, but insists that the location near the Algodones exit road is a historically important site. "...The Quechan Police Department, assisted by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office, arrested five protesters, including Prettybird, and the sweat lodge was dismantled. "Quechan Tribal President Mike Jackson Sr. said protesters were removed because of safety concerns and to allow construction workers to continue to prepare the site for a ceremonial groundbreaking planned for Thursday morning..." |