From the Folks at "United for Peace"
Solidarity Crucial for RNC Arrestees!
In the course of the massive and inspiring demonstrations against the Republican National Convention in New York City, several hundred social justice and human rights activists have been arrested. Arrestees have been beaten by the police, subjected to insufferable jail conditions, and vilified by the mainstream media. Bail has been set as high as $200,000. Some of those arrested— people with immigrations issues, activists who have been injured in the course of the arrest—are in high risk situations and must be released from jail as soon as possible. To abandon activists arrested in the course of these protests, especially those charged with felonies, is to presume them guilty until proven innocent, just as the state and media do. It is of critical importance that we support every activist targeted for repression. If we are to build a sustainable movement for social justice, we must immediately respond to all attempts to intimidate participants. We can do so by helping arrestees get out of jail, enabling these activists to get back to the important work they do in their local communities. To this end, the NYC Legal Work Fund Collective has been established, made up of legal support representatives and activists from targeted communities. This collective will gather funds with which to cover the bail expenses of arrested activists.
To make donations to this fund, contact United For Peace and Justice by phone, web, or mail. They can take checks, money orders, and cash, and can process donations by credit card over the phone or web. Phone Contact: 212-868-5545 Website/Paypal: http://www.unitedforpeace.orgMail: UFPJ, P.O. Box 607, Times Square Station, NY NY 10108
For bail questions ONLY, call the 24-hour information hotline at 347-225-6479, or email nyclwfund@lycos.com
In the course of the massive and inspiring demonstrations against the Republican National Convention in New York City, several hundred social justice and human rights activists have been arrested. Arrestees have been beaten by the police, subjected to insufferable jail conditions, and vilified by the mainstream media. Bail has been set as high as $200,000. Some of those arrested— people with immigrations issues, activists who have been injured in the course of the arrest—are in high risk situations and must be released from jail as soon as possible. To abandon activists arrested in the course of these protests, especially those charged with felonies, is to presume them guilty until proven innocent, just as the state and media do. It is of critical importance that we support every activist targeted for repression. If we are to build a sustainable movement for social justice, we must immediately respond to all attempts to intimidate participants. We can do so by helping arrestees get out of jail, enabling these activists to get back to the important work they do in their local communities. To this end, the NYC Legal Work Fund Collective has been established, made up of legal support representatives and activists from targeted communities. This collective will gather funds with which to cover the bail expenses of arrested activists.
To make donations to this fund, contact United For Peace and Justice by phone, web, or mail. They can take checks, money orders, and cash, and can process donations by credit card over the phone or web. Phone Contact: 212-868-5545 Website/Paypal: http://www.unitedforpeace.orgMail: UFPJ, P.O. Box 607, Times Square Station, NY NY 10108
For bail questions ONLY, call the 24-hour information hotline at 347-225-6479, or email nyclwfund@lycos.com
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