This is the anniversary of the conviction of five of the Chicago Seven for intent to incite a riot while crossing state lines, they were sentenced to $5,000 fines and five years in prison each…and this was AFTER the conspiracy charges were dropped. The case was appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court on the grounds of unfair proceedings but that court decided not to retry the case. It is widely believed that the social pressure of the times and the activists that took a stand in those times are the reason why the Chicago Seven’s charges were eventually overturned. Take a stand with us to help those whose voices have been unfairly silenced while we celebrate what unity and solidarity can do when, together, we put the Justice System’s feet to the fire!
Many activist are sitting in jail on unjust charges just so they will be silenced! THEY CAN’T SILENCE ALL OF US! Please join us as we march in solidarity with all political prisoners across the world who have faced imprisonment and worse because they fight for what they believe in.
We will be marching to the jail and courthouse calling for the release of everyone tried unfairly and imprisoned because of their political beliefs and actions. We will take the streets to show our comrades we will always support their freedom from this injustice that put them behind bars &/or continue to illegally keep them behind bars. Here’s the idea…..it’s a march, be responsible and respectful.
We are working on Speakers…….
When: Saturday, February 18, 12 -3pm
Where: Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza, 8th & Oak, Eugene
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