NLG Opposes “Terrorism” Charges Against Occupy Activists
PRESS RELEASE Chicago Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild For Immediate Release: May 19, 2012 National Lawyers Guild Decries Terrorism Charges Against Occupy Activists protesting NATO Summit Preemptive raids and conspiracy charges are common characteristics of National Special Security Events Chicago, IL — After holding NATO protesters for up to 48 hours, and releasing 6 out of 9 arrestees without any charges, the City of Chicago filed state charges last night against 3 Occupy activists from...Preemptive Raid of Acti...
Chicago, IL — The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) condemns a preemptive police raid that took place at approximately 11:30pm Wednesday in the Bridgeport neighborhood, and instances of harassment on the street, in which Chicago police are unlawfully detaining, searching, and questioning...NLG to Provide Legal Su...
National Lawyers Guild to Provide Legal Support for Chicago NATO Demonstrations Support effort to include recording police misconduct, staffing a legal hotline & criminal defense Chicago, IL — The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) will be providing legal support to political...
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NLG NATO HOTLINE
312-913-0039 As part of our commitment to providing legal support and defense work to activists protesting against the NATO summit in Chicago, Chicago NLG will be staffing a 24-hour hotline throughout the NATO summit. Call 312-913-0039 to report arrests, police misconduct, request legal...