NavigationMarch on the RNC to Stop the War
Organizations from around the country have endorsed the call for this important demonstration. We say:
Click here to read more on why we are marching, and who will join us. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War 1313 5th St SE #112C Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.379.3584 |
Case for RNC anti-war protest permits to be heard in Federal Court July 9 - Press Conference and BanneringFor Immediate Release, July 8, 2008 Press Conference and Bannering Attorneys from the National Lawyers Guild and the American Civil Liberties Union will present a case in federal court, Wednesday, July 9 on behalf of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War. The Coalition is seeking a preliminary injunction requiring the city of Saint Paul to a issue realistic permit for the September 1 anti-war march. The city of Saint Paul issued a permit on May 14. The permit issued by the city makes it logistically impossible for a large anti-war march to take place. In addition, the permit issued by the city states the march must end before delegates arrive at the convention. “Tens of thousands of people from around the country are coming to Saint Paul to oppose the war on Iraq and to participate in the massive protest that will coincide with the opening day of the Republican National Convention. Mayor Coleman and the city of Saint Paul are blocking our attempts to place our demands of peace and justice on the Republicans. We need a workable permit and we need it now,” said Jess Sundin of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War. The Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War is made up of more than 100 organizations from across the country, including the main anti-war coalitions. We began seeking permits for this demonstration days after the Republicans announced they would hold their national convention in Minnesota. While we have a permit to assemble and rally at the State Capitol, the city of Saint Paul continues to withhold an adequate permit for a march on the Xcel Center, where the convention will be held. “The permit issued by the city is politically and logistically unacceptable,” says Coalition member Katrina Plotz. “We’re marching to deliver a message that the people of the United States reject this war. The First Amendment guarantees the right to demonstrate. Police have no right to clear us from the streets by 2 p.m. when the RNC will not have started yet. It’s also logistically impossible for tens of thousands to march down a narrow street on a short route and return to the Capitol along the same street. Even St. Paul Police Federation president Dave Titus called the city’s route ‘a recipe for disaster.’” Jess Sundin, Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War, 612-379-3584
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Upcoming eventshttp://www.protestrnc2008.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We recognize that protests at the RNC will take many forms. With that in mind, we have worked for common ground with other forces to ensure that our various projects work in concert, with a commitment to ensure no one's plans are disrupted or undermined by fellow protesters. Our coalition agrees to the following principles for the September 1, 2008, March on the RNC. (1) our solidarity will be based on respect for diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups. (2) the actions and tactics used will be organized to maintain a separation of time or space. (3) any debates or criticisms will stay internal to the movement, avoiding any public or media denunciations of fellow activists and events. (4) we oppose any state repression of dissent, including surveillance, infiltration, disruption and violence. We agree not to assist law enforcement actions against activists and others. User login |
