People's Fishing Expedition - Resist the Grand Jury! - CANCELLED

We're happy to write that the "Texas Two"-related grand jury subpoenas of
six Texas-based activists have all been withdrawn, meaning that we're
postponing the "People's Fishing Expedition" till next time the State
tries to get up in our business.

While we do not know the official reason behind the retractions at this
point, we'd like to speculate that- from the perspective of the State- the
strong resistance on the part of the Texas subpoenaed as well as the
immediate show of solidarity from folks all over made the whole affair too
much trouble for too little return.

For info on the continuing federal case against Bradley Crowder and David
McKay, as well as info on other RNC-related cases, see:
http://rnc08arrestees.wordpress.com.

NOVEMBER 17: PEOPLE’S FISHING EXPEDITION
The Feds are going fishing, so we are too! Join us in front of the Federal Courthouse as we speak out and offer moral support to our comrades under subpoena inside. Put on your fishing clothes and bring your gear- while the Feds offer indictments and betrayal, we’ll be offering prizes and solidarity. Rally, stand strong, show the Feds they can’t intimidate us into cooperating.

When: November 17, 8:30am-10:30am
Where: Federal Courthouse, 300 S. 4th St., Minneapolis

More info: Currently, two individuals from Austin, TX are in federal detention in MN, facing felony charges as a result of alleged plans made for the 2008 RNC- we believe the Grand Jury relates to this situation. Grand Juries are an incredibly coercive and secretive tool of the State- they are “fishing expeditions,” meant to force people to name names and give other, often seemingly-innocuous, information that may produce indictments and spur new investigations that strain our organizing communities and put our comrades behind bars. Those subpoenaed to a Grand Jury are not allowed to have a lawyer present as they are questioned, and face months at a time in jail for refusing to answer questions or
otherwise cooperate. Whatever your feelings about the recent RNC
protests, Grand Juries are a dangerous tool of State repression that bear negative implications for everyone. Whoever it is today, it could be you tomorrow.