Category: Actions
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National Week of Action to #FreeRasmeaNow
National Week of Action to #FreeRasmeaNow Though Rasmea has been unjustly convicted, her struggle is far from over. Read Monday’s report from court here. In front of all her supporters Monday in the courtroom, U.S. marshals placed Rasmea in handcuffs and under arrest. She will be detained until her sentencing, which is set for March…
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Protest to #FreeRasmeaNow in Chicago TODAY, Nov. 12
Emergency protest to #FreeRasmeaNow Join USPCN and the Rasmea Defense Committee for the first protest in Rasmea’s home city since she was unjustly convicted and arrested two days ago. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/ TODAY, Wednesday, November 12th, 2014, at 4:30 PM Federal Plaza (50 W. Adams St) in downtown Chicago Email [email protected] for more information uspcn.org…
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Oakland Activists Lockdown U.S. Fed Court to #FreeRasmeaNow
For Immediate Release – November 12, 2014 ACTIVISTS LOCKDOWN US FEDERAL COURT IN SUPPORT OF TORTURED CHICAGO COMMUNITY LEADER Oakland Rallies Against Conviction of Palestinian Organizer Press Contact: Lara Kiswani: 530.220.2842 (Oakland), Hatem Abudayyeh 773.301.4108 (Detroit) Where: Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building When: 7am – Wednesday, Nov 12 Oakland – Activists with the Bay Area Rasmea Defense Committee have chained themselves…
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Chicagoans & others: everything you need to know about Rasmea’s trial in Detroit
Chicagoans & others: everything you need to know about Rasmea’s trial in Detroit After a series of unfair rulings by Judge Drain a few days ago, our call for everyone to “Get on the Bus” is now even more important. All of Rasmea’s supporters must pack the courtroom every day of the trial, and especially…
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Vicious, unjust rulings in case of Rasmea Odeh – Come to Detroit November 4 and Stand Up for Justice!
Vicious, unjust rulings in case of Rasmea Odeh – Come to Detroit November 4 and Stand Up for Justice! Statement of Rasmea Defense Committee Register here to make your plans to attend the trial. Judge Gershwin Drain handed down a series of outrageous and unjust decisions, Oct 27 – 28, in the case of revered…
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Condemn government threats against supporters of Rasmea Odeh: Add your organization’s name
The Committee to Stop FBI Repression is urging all progressive organizations to sign the following statement. To add your organization to the statement, please email [email protected] or use the form below. The statement reads: “The undersigned organizations support the democratic rights of the Rasmea Defense Committee, the Committee to Stop FBI Repression, the U.S. Palestinian Community Network,…
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Sept. 2 is Rasmea’s next court date. All Out for Detroit! + Call-In Day
Rasmea is due in court again next week, Tuesday, September 2nd, for a status hearing on her case, in front of new judge Gershwin Drain. The Rasmea Defense Committee, USPCN, and the Committee to Stop FBI Repression (CSFR) is mobilizing to fill the courthouse once again, and we ask you to join us! WHERE: United States District Court for the Eastern…
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Paterson, NJ – August 17: Mass March for Gaza
USPCN endorses the following mass march for Gaza in Paterson and Clifton, NJ, sponsored by the new Palestinian American Community Center: Paterson, NJ, USSunday, August 1711:00 AMMain St and Gould AveMore info: s://www.facebook.com/events/863413260376891/ MASS MARCH for GAZASunday, August 17, 201411:00am Registration11:30am – 3:00pm March Start Point: Main Street & Gould Avenue in Paterson, NJ 07503 End…
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URGENT UPDATE: The Apartheid Boat is Delayed! #BlockTheBoat at 3 PM August 16
ACTION ALERT UPDATE from USPCN: Our organizing is working! Ship delayed. Come out to West Oakland BART station at 3 PM Saturday, NOT 5 AM. Bring your friends and family to this historic action! “With community backing, the International Longshoremen Workers Union refused to handle cargo from South African ships in the 1980s, spurring an international boycott…
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Breakthrough in Rasmea’s case: Call-in day Aug. 18
1. Monday, Aug. 18: Call the prosecutors and tell them, “Drop the charges now!” 2. Important Update! Judge Borman forced to step down in Rasmea Odeh trial! 3. Come to Detroit on Sept. 2, Rasmea Odeh Status Hearing 4. Organize a protest in your city or on your campus Sept. 2 1. Monday, Aug. 18: Call the prosecutors…