Police Guard Poland's Top Court as Protests Turn Tense
Police have secured Poland's Constitutional Tribunal as protests broke out over the suspension of the court's chief. Police said three people were detained after some protesters breached the building's fence and others threw objects at officers. Officers are now guarding the tribunal building while the wider stand-off over the top court continues.
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Context: Poland's Constitutional Tribunal is the country's top court for checking whether laws follow the constitution. Its independence has been a long-running dispute between the government and its critics since 2015.