The defendants maintained that they were conducting a 'peaceful protest' that was protected under the First Amendment and 'never intended to intimidate or threaten' the campaign.
Protect Democracy described Cisneros as 'lead organizer of the Trump Train.' The jury found him liable for using threats and intimidation during the incident.
The jury determined that Eliazar Cisneros must pay a total of $40,000 in damages to the plaintiffs for his actions during the confrontation.
Protect Democracy hailed Cisneros' conviction as 'a major victory for American civil rights,' affirming that citizens are protected against politically motivated threats.
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