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Sure they do, but when the author is an associate of the same criminal front group the defendants were using to further their criminal operation, that doesn’t speak well to his subjectivity.

Now, what rights do you think these criminals had that were violated, exactly?

First I am not sure all were “criminals”. There is no proof(that has been released) that all of those taken into custody were “criminals”. In fact the authorities have said the majority of them have no ‘criminal” record in Texas.

The one thing I find is a blatant violation of rights is the taking of property and disposing of it just on an accusation. Yes, I understand it is an old Texas tradition. Doesn’t make it right. Here in Nevada we push back on that and are winning the battle against property confiscation without court approval.

Now, what rights do you think these criminals had that were violated, exactly?

Were they criminals? I mean you can keep saying it over and over, but that doesn't make it a fact. Are you aware that it's been reported by new organizations in Texas (who did actual research) that 2/3 of those arrested had no previous arrest records.

Is the CoC a "criminal front group" as you keep insisting, or is it a loose grouping of clubs that span a wide range from criminal to non-criminal, as many have claimed in news reports? Your (and your doppleganger TexasGator) insist that merely attending an event sponsored by a large umbrella organization makes those attending the equivalent of soldiers in the mob. But, again, the news reports down seem to align with that. THere was at least one Christian biking brotherhood, a ex-military club, and a club dedicated to restoring antique bikes at the event.

The article does a good job of explaining which of their rights have been violated.

"[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
The right to reasonable bail and speedy trial
And of course, the right to life, if it turns out the LEOs killed some of the victims without it being legitimate self=defense.

Here is the list of clubs that belong to the Washington CoC:

ADG MC
American Steel MC
Amigos MC
Bandidos MC
BFE
Brethren MM
Broken Chains MC
Canyon Riders MC
Christian Crusaders MC
Christ=s Disciples MC
Destralos MC
Guerreros MC
Gypsy Jokers MC
Hombres MC
Marines M/C
Outsiders MC
Resurrection MC
Societys Deviants MC
Viet Nam Vets MC

Now the Bandidos and the Gypsy Jokers are typical 1% clubs that have a lot of history of organized crime and no doubt more than a few criminal members.

One assumes the "Christ's Disciples" and "Christ's Crusaders" Christian clubs, possibly as are Resurrection. The VietNam Vets and Marines appear to be made up of veterans.