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<br><big><b><font><small><big><big><big>EMERGENCY DEMO TO STOP FBI RAIDS AND HARASSMENT OF ANTI-WAR ACTIVISTS<br>MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27<br> 4-6 PM<br>JFK FEDERAL BUILDING, BOSTON<br></big></big></big></small></font></b></big></div>
<div align="left"><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><big><big><b>UNITED DEMO WITH BOSTON MAY DAY COALITION OTHER ANTI-WAR AND SOLIDARITY ACTIVISTS</b></big></big><br></div><hr width="100%" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><h1>
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</span></span></h1><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><h1>Protest FBI Attacks on Progressives in Minneapolis and Chicago</h1></div></span></span><div><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><strong>When:</strong> Monday, September 27, 2010, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm<br>
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<strong>Where: </strong>JFK Federal Building • Government Center T • Boston</p><div><p>Bring your signs, chants and outrage at this latest attack on freedom of expresion and political dissent<br><br>The
government of Barack Obama is responsible for the acts of the FBI and
we should demand an explanation and an immediate stop to the persecution
of progressive activists. People in the U.S. should remember the Palmer
Raids of yesteryears and say that we will not tolerate a repeat of
history. We also have to work towards repealing the law that allows the
state to persecute progressives: the Patriot Act.<br>
<br>Our solidarity goes to all the activists that have been targeted on this act of repression and intimidation.<br><br>Below is a brief news summary of the events we protest:<br><br>The
FBI searched eight homes in Minneapolis and Chicago as part of a
"terrorism" investigation on Friday 9/24. FBI spokesman Steve Warfield
told The Associated Press agents served six warrants in Minneapolis and
two in Chicago ."These were search warrants only," Warfield said. "We're
not anticipating any arrests at this time. They're seeking evidence
relating to activities concerning the material support of terrorism."
The home of Minneapolis anti-war activists Mick Kelly and Jess Sundin
were among those searched, they told the AP.<br>
<br>"The FBI is harassing anti-war organizers and leaders, folks who
opposed U.S. intervention in the Middle East and Latin America ," Kelly
said before agents confiscated his cell phone. Sundin called the
suggestion they were connected with terrorism "pretty hilarious and
ridiculous." The agents took "computers, several boxes of papers,
everything related to data like discs," Sundin said.<br>
<br>Both Sundin and Kelly were organizers of a mass march on the first
day of the Democratic National Convention in St. Paul two years ago, and
recently appeared at a news conference to announce plans for another
protest if Minneapolis is selected to hold the 2012 Democratic National
Convention. Police estimated the peaceful march drew 10,000 protesters;
organizers put the figure at 30,000. More than 800 people were arrested
during the four days of the convention, including Sundin and Kelly.
Sundin said they've already sought permits for 2012, "something I don't
think terrorists would do."<br>
<br>Call issued by the Boston May Day Committee.<br></p></div></span></span><hr width="100%" size="2">The International Action Center supports the call below from the Minnesota Antiwar Committee for <b>Emergency
Actions at federal buildings and FBI offices on Monday and Tuesday,
September 28 and 29 to Support Anti-War and International Solidarity
Activists and Stop FBI Raids and Harassment</b>, and urges you to
participate in one of the actions listed below or to organize an action
in your city if one is not already planned.<br>
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<br>In solidarity,<br>Sara Flounders and John Parker, Co-Directors, International Action Center<br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.iacenter.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">IACenter.org</a> <span id="yiv435197072gc-number-111" class="yiv435197072gc-cs-link" title="Call with Google Voice" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 187); text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;">212-633-6646</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Emergency Actions to Support Anti-War and International Solidarity Activists</span></p><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: 18pt;"> </span></p><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Stop FBI Raids and Harassment</span></p><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
</p><big>We denounce the Federal Bureau of Investigation harassment of
anti-war and solidarity activists. The FBI raided seven houses and an
office in Chicago and Minneapolis on Friday, September 24, 2010. The
FBI handed subpoenas to testify before a federal grand jury to eleven
activists in Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. The FBI also attempted
to intimidate activists in California and North Carolina.</big><big><br>
<br>This suppression of civil rights is aimed at those who dedicate
their time and energy to supporting the struggles of the Palestinian and
Colombian peoples against U.S. funded occupation and war. The FBI has
indicated that the grand jury is investigating the activists for
possible material support of terrorism charges. <br>
<br>The activists involved have done nothing wrong and are refusing to
be pulled into conversations with the FBI about their political views or
organizing against war and occupation. The activists are involved with
many groups, including: the Twin Cities Anti-War Committee, the
Palestine Solidarity Group, the Colombia Action Network, Students for a
Democratic Society, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization. These
activists came together with many others to organize the 2008 anti-war
marches on the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. <br>
<br>We ask people of conscience to join us in fighting this political
repression, as we continue working to build the movements against US war
and occupation.<br><br>Take Action:<br><br>Call the U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at 202-353-1555 or write an email to: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc389.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=AskDOJ@usdoj.gov" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">AskDOJ@usdoj.gov</a>.<br>
<br>Demand:<br><br>**Stop the repression against anti-war and international solidarity activists.<br><br>**Immediately return all confiscated materials: computers, cell phones, papers, documents, etc. <br><br>**End the grand jury proceedings against anti-war activists.<br>
<br><br>Plan and Support national days of protest at FBI offices or Federal Buildings, September 27 and 28th. <br><br>A demonstration has been called at the Minneapolis FBI Office Monday, 4:30, September 27th (111 Washington Ave. S.).<br>
<br><br>In Solidarity, the Anti-War Committee – <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.antiwarcommittee.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">www.antiwarcommittee.org</a><br><br></big></span></span></span><hr width="100%" size="2">
<br>The following is a list of the 19 planned protests that we have
heard of so far, and the list is growing. Please participate in the one
nearest you, or if there is not one in your city, organize one and let
us know at<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc389.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=iacenter@iacenter.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">iacenter@iacenter.org</a> so we can publicize it and add it to the list:<br>
Please be in touch with the Minnesota Anti-War Committee - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.antiwarcommittee.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">www.antiwarcommittee.org</a><span style=""> </span><span></span><big><b><span></span></b></big><br>
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<span style="">Monday 9/27:</span></p></span></span></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></div></div><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 19px;"><div>
<div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style=""><br>Minneapolis, MN - 4:30, FBI Office Monday, 111 Washington Ave. S.<br>
<br>Chicago, IL - 4:30 Fedeeral Building, Federal Plaza.<br> <br>Kalamazoo, MI - 4:30 Federal Building, 410 W Michigan Ave<br> <br>Salt Lake City, Utah - 9 AM at Federal Building<br> <br>Durham, NC - 12 noon Federal Building, 323 E Chapel Hill St<br>
<br>Buffalo, NY- 4:30 pm at FBI Building - Corner of So. Elmwood Ave. & Niagara St.</span></p></div></div><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style=""><br>
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<span style="">Tuesday 9/28:</span></p></span></span></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 19px;"><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
<span style=""></span></p><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><br>NYC, NY - 4:30 to 6pm Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza,<br> <br>Newark, NJ - 5 to 6pm Federal Building Broad Street<br>
<br>Philadelphia, PA - 4:30pm Federal Building, 6th & Market,<br> <br>Washington DC - 4:30 – 5:30 FBI Building, 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW.<br> </div><div><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);">Detroit, MI - 4:30 pm McNamara Federal Building, Michigan Ave. at Cass<br>
<br>Raleigh, NC - 9 am. Federal Building, 310 New Bern Ave<br> <br>Asheville, NC - 5 pm Federal Building,<br> <br>Atlanta, GA - Noon, FBI Building<br> <br>Los Angeles, CA - 5 pm, Downtown Federal Building, 300 N Los Angeles St<br>
<br>Tucson, AZ - 5 pm Federal Building<br> </div></div></span></span><div><div class="yiv435197072im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 19px;"><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="">Wednesday 9/29:</span></p></span></span></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 19px;"><p class="yiv435197072MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">
<span style=""><br>Albany, NY - 5 to 6 pm Federal Building</span><br></p></span></span><br><hr width="100%" size="2"><br><div align="center"><h1><font color="#33cc00">International Action Center</font> - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.iacenter.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);"><font color="#ff0000">iacenter.org</font></a><br>
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<br></small></font></b></big><div align="left">The International Action
Center condemns the FBI raids on anti-war and solidarity activists homes
on Friday, October 24 and supports the right of all social justice
activists to defend the rights of workers here at home and to be in
solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world resisting
occupation and military dictatorship. The IAC urges full support of the
activists targeted by the FBI and wide distribution of the statement
below issued by activists targeted in the raids.<br>
<br>In solidarity,<br>Sara Flounders, Co-director, International Action Center<br><br><hr width="100%" size="2"><br>For Immediate Release<br><br>24 September 2010 <br><br>Contact: Tom Burke, <span id="yiv435197072gc-number-112" class="yiv435197072gc-cs-link" title="Call with Google Voice" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 187); text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;">773-844-3612</span><br>
<br> Steff Yorek, 612-865-8234<br><br><big><b>Activists Denounce FBI Raids on Anti-war and Solidarity Activists Homes</b></big><br><br>Subpoenas, Searches, and FBI visits carried out in cities across the country.<br>
<br>We denounce the Federal Bureau of Investigation harassment of
anti-war and solidarity activists in several states across the country.
The FBI began turning over six houses in Chicago and Minneapolis this
morning, Friday, October 24, 2010, at 8:00 am central time. The FBI
handed subpoenas to testify before a federal grand jury to about a dozen
activists in Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. They also attempted to
intimidate activists in California and North Carolina. <br>
<br>"The government hopes to use a grand jury to frame up activists. The
goal of these raids is to harass and try to intimidate the movement
against U.S. wars and occupations, and those who oppose U.S. support for
repressive regimes," said Colombia solidarity activist Tom Burke, one
of those handed a subpoena by the FBI. "They are designed to suppress
dissent and free speech, to divide the peace movement, and to pave the
way for more U.S. military intervention in the Middle East and Latin
America."<br>
<br>This suppression of democratic rights is aimed towards those who
dedicate much of their time and energy to supporting the struggles of
the Palestinian and Colombian peoples against U.S. funded occupation and
war. The activists are involved with well-known anti-war groups
including many of the leaders of the huge protest against the Republican
National Convention in St. Paul, MN in September 2008. The FBI agents
emphasized that the grand jury was going to investigate the activists
for possible terrorism charges. This is a U.S. government attempt to
silence those who support resistance to oppression in the Middle East
and Latin America. <br>
<br>The activists involved have done nothing wrong and are refusing to
be pulled into conversations with the FBI about their political views or
organizing against war and occupation. The activists are involved with
many groups, including: the Palestine Solidarity Group, Students for a
Democratic Society, the Twin-Cities Anti-War Committee, the Colombia
Action Network, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and the
National Committee to Free Ricardo Palmera (a Colombian Political
Prisoner). <br>
<br>Steff Yorek, a long-time antiwar activist and one of the activists
whose homes was searched, called the raids “An outrageous fishing
expedition.”<br><br>We urge all progressive activists to show solidarity
with those individuals targeted by the U.S. Government. Activists have
the right not to speak with the FBI and are encouraged to politely
refuse, just say “No”.<br>
<br>Please contact <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc389.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@colombiasolidarity.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">info@colombiasolidarity.org</a> or <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://us.mc389.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@fightbacknews.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">info@fightbacknews.org</a> if you would like to provide support to the targeted activists.<br>
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