Marching for Eric Garner: Scenes From Protests Across the Nation

Demonstrators gather in New York, Berkeley and LA.

New York University Holds Die-in - New York University's Black Student Union hosted a die-in on the main floor of the school's Bobst Library on Dec. 10. This comes after a demonstration during the school's "Welcome Week" for victims of police brutality and racial profiling. The students lay down along with their peers of all races in solidarity. (Photo: Julie Marinet)
Amtrak Train Comes to a Halt - What began as peaceful protests ended in 159 people arrested in Berkeley, California, Monday — the city's third night of demonstrations against the grand jury's decision in Eric Garner's case, the Associated Press reports. Interstate 80 was blocked off, a Bay Area Rapid Transit station was temporarily shut down and and others blocked train tracks, forcing an Amtrak train to stop temporarily. Those arrested were charged with suspicion of resisting arrest, obstructing police and other charges. (Photo: AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Berkeley Protesters Sprayed With Tear Gas  - Protests in Berkeley, California, Sunday, reportedly turned violent, according to the Associated Press. Protesters were sprayed with tear gas. Three officers and a technician were injured and six people were arrested by the end of the night.  (Photo: AP Photo/Gabriel Reyes)Banks Targeted by Some Protesters - An ATM shown here has been vandalized in Berkeley, California. Some protesters targeted banks in damaging property during the demonstrations. (Photo: AP Photo/Taylor Nitta)

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New York University Holds Die-in - New York University's Black Student Union hosted a die-in on the main floor of the school's Bobst Library on Dec. 10. This comes after a demonstration during the school's "Welcome Week" for victims of police brutality and racial profiling. The students lay down along with their peers of all races in solidarity. (Photo: Julie Marinet)

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