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December 2010

Video – 'FBI: Don’t spy on us' say Minneapolis activists

Published on Thu, 2010-12-23 23:12

Video coverage of a Twin Cities event organized by the Minnesota Committee to Stop FBI Repression on December 21, 2010, where many people came together to request our FBI files under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The goal is to try to find out how broad surveillance and harassment of progressive movements go.

This video shows the speakers at the event.

Communications Coordinator Amina Sharif Speaks at Press Conference, Condemns FBI Raids

Published on Thu, 2010-12-23 20:04

Amina SharifDecember 23, 2010 – Amina Sharif, CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, issued a statement today on behalf of the organization, condemning the FBI’s recent raids on the homes of local anti-war activists who have dedicated their lives towards peacefully organizing for justice at home and abroad.

Pacifica Flashpoints: U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald expands his witch hunt against anti-war and Palestine solidarity activists

Published on Thu, 2010-12-23 13:51
Media Outlet: 
Flashpoints
Full Story: 
http://www.flashpoints.net/?p=1793

Coverage of the FBI/Grand Jury witch hunt against the anti-war movement starts at the 15:16 point of the audio with an in-depth interview with Maureen Murphy. You can listen to it here or at the Flashpoints website.

Democracy Now: FBI Expands Probe into Antiwar Activists

Published on Thu, 2010-12-23 11:18

Democracy NowDemocracy Now coverage December 23, 2010 of the expanding probe into anti-war activists with 4 new subpoenas issued in Chicago, IL this week. Video coverage includes interview with Maureen Clare Murphy, Tracy Molm, Coleen Rowley, and Mike German.

IJAN statement on the latest raids

Published on Thu, 2010-12-23 10:40

The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network condemns the federal government's accelerating use of the anti-democratic Grand Jury to harass and threaten the Palestine solidarity movement. We will not be deterred in seeking justice for Palestinians or for those who defend their rights.

The 23 activists subpoenaed in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota can count on our continued support as they face government repression for speaking out against violations of rights, unnecessary suffering and needless loss of life.

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Statement from Palestine solidarity activist Maureen Murphy on receiving a subpoena

Published on Wed, 2010-12-22 20:40

The Committee to Stop FBI Repression is circulating the following statement from Palestine solidarity activist Maureen Murphy. Maureen is the managing editor of the popular online publication, Electronic Intifada, and she is also the co-chair of the Chicago Committee Against Political Repression, which has been leading work in Chicago to oppose FBI repression of antiwar and international solidarity activists. On Tuesday Dec.

Standing together against US government witch hunt

Published on Wed, 2010-12-22 20:36
Media Outlet: 
The Electronic Intifada
Full Story: 
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article11690.shtml

Editorial, The Electronic Intifada, 22 December 2010

http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article11690.shtml

Solidarity statement from the International Solidarity Movement - Chicago chapter

Published on Wed, 2010-12-22 17:06

The Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement strongly condemns the continuing witch hunt being carried out by Patrick Fitzgerald, the US District Attorney (who serves at the pleasure of Barack Obama), and the FBI against Palestine solidarity activists across the United States. We know several of the individuals whose homes were the targets of the FBI raids or that were subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury.

International Solidarity Movement - Chicago chapter

Organization Type: 
International Solidarity

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