![ALL OUT FOR DETROIT 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 […]](https://uspcn.ipower.com/wp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/alloutdet-620x300.gif "All Out for Detroit: Rasmea Odeh’s Trial Begins June 10!")
ALL OUT FOR DETROIT
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.
That is why we are putting out the call: All Out for Detroit!
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.
Locations and times are still to be announced, but regularly updated information will be found at:
You can also reach the Rasmea Defense Committee directly at [email protected].
I SUPPORT RASMEA ACTION PLAN:
1) Sign the petition to drop the charges:
://www.iacenter.org/rasmeaodehpetition/
2) Send statements of support and solidarity to [email protected]
3) Like Drop the Charges Against Rasmea on Facebook and Tweet using #justice4rasmea.
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 [email protected]. 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 ://stopfbi.net/donate. You must also send an email to [email protected], 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
