Police ordered protesters Monday to break up their small camp outside the Hamilton County Justice Center, while a lawyer representing seven jailed protesters complained that their bonds are too high.

        Attorney Ken Lawson, and some of the protesters outside the justice center, said that initial bonds — from $5,000 to $50,000 each — were too high for misdemeanor charges such as disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

        Even some felony suspects don't draw such high bonds, they said.

        “The bonds were unreasonably high, especially for people engaging in a peaceful protest,” Mr. Lawson said.

        Ten activists were arrested Saturday night after a peaceful march and rally earlier in the day. Authorities said they blocked traffic as they picketed outside some Mount Adams businesses.

        The protesters said they targeted businesses that remained open during citywide curfews in April. .

        Some critics claim that police selectively enforced the curfew, arresting violators in Over-the-Rhine while ignoring those who patronized the Mount Adams bars.

        Three of the 10 activists arrested Saturday have made bond and were released from custody. The arraignments of the remaining seven, including some who refused to provide names to police until Monday, were continued until today by Municipal Judge James Patrick Kenney.

        Beth Harper, 23, of Clifton, said the arrest of the Mount Adams protesters was “completely unjustifiable.”

        “We were having a completely nonviolent and peaceful protest,” said Ms. Harper, one of the few protesters from the Cincinnati area.

        When Hamilton County sheriff's officials ordered protesters Monday to break up their makeshift camp on the grass at the justice center, , they peacefully complied, packing up their gear and signs. But they vowed to continue a walking protest on nearby sidewalks or to simply sit in the justice center, to show support for those still jailed.

        “We held the yard for 40 hours, but we understood we were squatting on property,” said Ms. Harper. “We'll still be here for our friends.”

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