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Jul 18, 18
Filed under: Anarchist Movement, Announcement, Immigration, Incarceration, Solidarity
Calll to support #OccupyICENYC in the face of a police clamp down.
In the early hours of July 18th, day 22 of the anti-I.C.E (de)occupation, four core organizers of OccupyICENYC were arrested by the NYPD despite complying to police orders.
Police arrested 4 of our comrades tonight. This is a part of a larger nationwide crackdown on the movement for the abolition of ICE, and the ending of human rights abuses by police everywhere. We will continue to fight until we achieve abolition. pic.twitter.com/sFaK1Vs0nO
— Occupy ICE NYC (@occupyicenyc) July 18, 2018
We already understand I.C.E. to be actors in the continued colonization of the so-called United States and perpetrators of ethnic cleansing. The (de)occupation is strictly committed to abolitionism – not only demanding a total shut down of I.C.E, but the total abolition of police and all agents of the state. Our encampment has put unwavering time and energy in mutual aid projects and direct action; re-purposing the space as a resource center for free food, medical supplies, collective care initiatives, workshops, and legal referrals.
Examples of mutual aid initiatives and direct action:
Join us this week as we help immigrant communities and work to abolish ICE. We are busy and active in Thomas Paine Park in Foley Square every day. pic.twitter.com/EXbbrQJezD
— Occupy ICE NYC (@occupyicenyc) July 16, 2018
We have a full three days of learning, protest, solidarity, community and fun in Thomas Paine Park at Foley Square. Abolish ICE, smash the state, and stop by any time. Text here -> https://t.co/102kQwxx1s pic.twitter.com/KLe73p4uij
— Occupy ICE NYC (@occupyicenyc) July 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/breathelyla/status/1016674381219721216
Not only do we need immediate support to recuperate and maintain space, but we also welcome our comrades from across the country who have faced eviction to our encampment and offer unyielding support to continue the movement wherever I.C.E. abolition efforts are taking place.
In case you missed it, we have put out the call to build the Occupy ICE NYC movement in Thomas Paine Park at Foley Square. Join this movement as we work to Abolish ICE. https://t.co/ftqkUbuMEl
— Occupy ICE NYC (@occupyicenyc) July 15, 2018
Please join us at Thomas Paine Park at Foley Square in NYC.
Current needs:
- Tupperware
- Bug spray
- Sign making materials (poster board, paint, markers, banners, etc…)
- Cups/plates/utensils – reusable and otherwise
- Sleeping materials (sleeping bags, blankets, pillows)
- Chairs
- Portable batteries
- Re-freezable frozen water packs
- Ibuprofen/acetaminophen/cough drops/etc.
- Cigarettes
(We are not asking for cash donations)
Community agreements:
- Racist, sexist, xenophobic, transphobic, and/or homophobic behavior of any kind is considered abuse, and will not be tolerated.
- This is an autonomous space: everyone is responsible for themselves but also responsible for not infringing on other’s autonomy. In other words, decide for yourself, speak for yourself, and no one else. Do not put anyone else in danger.
- Give what you can, take what you need. This goes for food, labor, and supplies.
- Do not collaborate with or talk to the pigs
Join the (de)occupation!
https://www.facebook.com/occupyicenyc/videos/409977482821740/
#OccupyICENYC #AbolishICE #AbolishDHS
Questions (including housing and travel inquiries): [email protected]
