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    Why Neo-Nazi are being sued for organizing the Charlottesville rally

    In Charlottesville, organizers of the “Unite the Right” rally are being sued. The suit alleges negligence, conspiracy, harassment, infliction of emotional distress, assault and violation of two federal laws: Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 16, 2017 • 1 min read

    In Charlottesville, organizers of the “Unite the Right” rally are being sued. The suit alleges negligence, conspiracy, harassment, infliction of emotional distress, assault and violation of two federal laws: Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

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    Can Kevin de Leon unseat Sen. Dianne Feinstein?
    1. 0:00Kevin de Leon v. Dianne Feinstein: David and Goliath?
    2. 8:32Why Neo-Nazi are being sued for organizing the Charlottesville rallyYou’re reading this
    3. 15:39How Occupy Democrats became so big on Facebook
    4. 24:05What is the economic damage of the NorCal fires?
    5. 33:14Exotic dancer, actress, WWI spy: Who was Mata Hari?
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