Category: Features
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National Week of Action to defend Rasmea, February 9-15, and more
National Week of Action to defend Rasmea, February 9-15, and much more! All out for the national week of actions to demand #Justice4Rasmea, February 9 – 15! Come to Detroit for the sentencing hearing on March 12! Attend this SJP fundraiser February 3 in Chicago for Rasmea! Leniency letters from prominent allies by February 4!…
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Rasmea’s sentencing March 12 – Need letters for leniency
JUSTICE FOR RASMEA: ALL OUT FOR MARCH 12! Letters for leniency requested by February 4th On March 12, Rasmea is set to appear once again in the Detroit courtroom of Judge Gershwin Drain, this time for a sentencing hearing. We are seeking letters to the judge requesting leniency. For this round of letters, we are…
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USPCN launches #BoycottCoke campaign
Boycott Coca-Cola #BoycottCoke Join the campaign on Facebook! In 2005, Palestinians issued a call for a campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel, because of its violations of international law and attacks on Palestinian rights. BDS is now a worldwide movement against Israeli Apartheid, and USPCN wants to work with you to target…
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Update on the legal fight to #FreeRasmeaNow
Update on the legal fight to #FreeRasmeaNow – Rasmea Defense Committee November 28th, 2014 Ever since her unjust conviction on November 10th, Rasmea has been detained in St. Clair County Jail in Port Huron, Michigan. Three days later, her attorneys filed a motion calling on Judge Gershwin Drain to release her pending sentencing scheduled for…
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National Lawyers Guild amicus brief calls for freedom for Rasmea Odeh before sentencing
DETROIT–The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) has filed a motion to be admitted as amicus curiae in the case of Rasmea Odeh, to support the request by Rasmea Odeh’s attorneys that the Court reconsider its decision to deny her bond pending sentencing on March 12, 2015. On November 10, 2014 the prominent 67-year-old Palestinian Chicago community leader was found…
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December 7, Anaheim: Law professor Marjorie Cohn discusses Rasmea Odeh case
The Palestinian American Women’s Association of Southern California (PAWA) presents: WE SUPPORT RASMEA ODEH Join PAWA for a discussion presented by Marjorie Cohn, JD. Sunday, December 7 2:00 PM 907 S. Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804 Join us as we host Marjorie Cohn, Professor of Law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former President…
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People’s Thanksgiving in Chicago 11-22, fundraiser for Rasmea, honors USPCN
23rd Annual People’s Thanksgiving Dinner in Chicago Hosted by Fight Back! /¡Lucha y Resiste! Newspaper A fundraiser for the defense of Rasmea Odeh Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 4:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner at 5:00 pm Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 East 26th Street, Chicago Tickets: $30 Includes dinner. $5 for children & the unemployed. Cash Bar. Purchase tickets! Make…
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Rasmea Defense Committee demands #FreeRasmeaNow
Rasmea Defense Committee demands #FreeRasmeaNow After an unjust conviction November 10th, U.S. Marshals placed our beloved leader Rasmea Odeh in handcuffs and under arrest. Our immediate and urgent task is to get her released from jail immediately! Many of you have already taken part in the National Week of Actions to #FreeRasmeaNow – over a…
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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…