Our meeting times for Spring ’12 are every Thursday @ 6 PM in Peik Hall 335.
Email umnsds@gmail.com for more info!
**Please sign and circulate this petition at http://www.stopfbi.net/petition
Visit www.StopFBI.net or write StopFBI@gmail.com or call 612-379-3585#OccupyMN Events
Stop the Frame-up! Carlos Montes Speaks Out! Tuesday, April 24th @ 6pm @ La Raza Office, Coffman 2nd floor
Carlos Montes is a veteran Chicano activist known for his leadership of the 1968 East Los Angeles education reform movement, the historic Chicano Moratorium against the U.S. war in Vietnam, and the recent immigrants’ rights mega-marches of 2006. Carlos was a co-founder of the Brown Berets, a Chicano youth organization of the 1960’s with a 13-point program for peace, justice, equality, and self-determination.
With the 2003 Bush administration war and occupation of Iraq, Montes helped form and lead the L.A. Latinos Against War. In recent years, Carlos helped initiate and organize the Southern California Immigration Coalition, to fight against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and police repression.
Now Carlos is the target of government repression and the FBI’s dirty tricks. When the FBI raided homes and served subpoenas on September 24 2010, Carlos Montes’ name was listed on the FBI search warrant for the Anti-War Committee office in Minneapolis–the organizing center for the mass protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention, where Carlos participated.
Then on May 17, the LA Sheriffs broke down Carlos’ door, arrested him, and ransacked his home. They took political documents, a computer, cell phones and meeting notes having nothing to do with the charges pertaining to fire arm ownership. The FBI attempted to question Carlos while he was handcuffed in a squad car, regarding the case of the 23 Midwest anti-war and solidarity activists.
Also speaking:
Anh Pham was one of the activists who’s home was raided on Sept 24, 2010 and was subpoenaed to a grand jury.
Louis Mendoza is Chair of the Chicano Studies Dept of the University of Minnesota
March on May 1st: International Workers Day for Immigrant & Workers Rights. Tuesday, May 1 @ 3:30pm@ Lake Street & Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Justice, Equality and Legalization for all, Workers united, Immigrants united, Unions united! Organized by the May 1st 2012 Coalition. Endorsed by the SDS. Information: 651-389-9174, miracmn@gmail.com , may1minnesota@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/325342360838207/
Free Dinner for the Committee to Stop FBI Repression
Thursday, May 10th from 5:30 – 7pm @ Walker Church basement, 31st St & 16th Ave South, Minneapolis
Come get tasty food and an update on the fight back against political repression happening here and across the country. You are also invited to stay at 7pm for the CSFR meeting if you want to get involved. Vegan and gluten free food will be available. Organized for the MN Committee to Stop FBI Repression. FFI: http://mnstopfbi.wordpress.com/.
Get on the bus: Protest the NATO & G8 War and Poverty Agenda
Leave at 10pm on May 19, Protest in Chicago on May 20th
from Minneapolis to Chicago
The Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda is organizing protests at the NATO and G8 summit being held in Chicago in May. WAMM and the Anti-War Committee are working together to bring Minnesotans by bus to join the march on May 20th. Tickets are $65, with discounts available for those who need them. We are fundraising to make sure everyone who wants to can ride. Come with us to demand: Jobs, Healthcare, Education, Pensions, Housing and the Environment, Not War! No to NATO/G-8 Warmakers! No to War and Austerity! We are fundraising to keep ticket prices low. Follow this link to buy your tickets, or to make a donation to help out other riders – http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2785594789 . The current price of $65 per seat is only guaranteed through March. If you are in need of a reduced price ticket, or if you have any questions, contact April from WAMM at 612-823-5989. You can also contact the Anti-War Committee via email – info@antiwarcommittee.org .
Protest the Summit of NATO: Demand Money for Education Not War!
Sunday, May 20th 2012 in Chicago, IL
www.cang8.org and http://www.facebook.com/events/238942229522105/
Emergency Action in case of indictments or resubpoenas
In case activists get re-subpoenaed or indicted by the Grand Jury be ready for EMERGENCY ACTION @ 4:30 pm, Federal Building, 4th St & 4th Ave, Downtown Mpls. Text “follow mnstopfbi” to 40404 to get updates by text messages. You may also check stopfbi.net or call 612-837-5364 (WAMM) or 612-379-3585 (CSFR)
