Solidarity doesn't recognise borders, resistance knows no frontiers.
An Appeal from US Palestinian Community Network:
ALL OUT FOR DETROIT
To Defend Rasmea Odeh
To Defend Rasmea Odeh
Rasmea Odeh, Palestinian community leader and icon, begins her trial
on June 10th. Despite months of Rasmea Defense Committee organizing
in Chicago and across the nation, the U.S. government refuses to drop
its case against Rasmea, who they are alleging lied on an immigration
application she filled out 20 years ago.
If found guilty, she could face up to ten years in federal prison, an
immediate revocation of her citizenship, and then deportation from
the United States.
NOT UNDER OUR WATCH!
The charge against Rasmea is nothing but another political attack by
the U.S. government, meant to defame and criminalize another
Palestinian, Arab and Muslim leader who has dedicated her life to the
empowerment of her people, as well as to intimidate and repress
entire communities that are organizing for justice and liberation.
We know Rasmea never lied about any part of her life. She was
brutally tortured into a confession by the Israelis 45 years ago, and
now the U.S. is trying to brutalize her once again. After giving so
much of her life to others, Rasmea now needs our support. We have
already received statements of support from over 100 organizations
and more than 3,000 people have signed the online
petition for Rasmea. Now, we have to show our presence in
the court rom.
Join us on June 10th in Detroit, Michigan, for the beginning
of Rasmea's trial. We will pack the courtroom and rally outside every
day of the trial to show the broad support Rasmea has across all
communities.
You can also reach the Rasmea Defense
Committee directly at cppr@aaan.org.
2) Send statements of support and solidarity to cppr@aaan.org
4) Send us your pictures holding up the following message: "I
am _____ and I SUPPORT RASMEA." (Fill in the blank with
a self-identifier - your name, occupation , or any other description.
Examples: "I am a youth organizer and I support Rasmea!" or
"I am a supporter of Palestinian Human Rights and I support
Rasmea!" Hold the sign up, snap a selfie, and send it to
cppr@aaan.org. Then make it your Facebook/Twitter/Google profile
picture! Remember, we may use your image in publications or
informational pamphlets either online or in distributed hard copies.)
DONATE: To help support Rasmea's defense fund,
go to http://stopfbi.net/donate.
You must also send an email to cppr@aaan.org,
noting the amount and its designation to Rasmea in order for the
funds to be allocated correctly.
If you want your donation to be tax deductible, the donation must be
in the amount of $100 or more and you must pay by check to "NLG
Foundation" with "Rasmea defense fund" on the memo
line.
Please mail these checks
to:
Arab American Action Network
ATTN: Rasmea Defense Fund
3148 W. 63rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60629
Arab American Action Network
ATTN: Rasmea Defense Fund
3148 W. 63rd Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60629
