Tagged as: occupy minneapolis

Over 1,200 Minnesotan Parents Are Suing to Shut Down Child Protective Services

(CW) — A group of parents in Minnesota called Stop CPS From Legally Kidnapping Children has filed a request in federal court to “shut down the state’s child protection services, stop serial abuse of families and overturn the unconstitutional laws by which the agency operates,” according to a press release published Tuesday. The group, led by Dwight

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2018 Memorial Rally for Terrance Franklin

When: May 10th, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Where: Lyndale Ave S & 28th St W, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 This event is being organized by Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar Clark. Eight shots to the head, to the neck, to the arm arm, and to the back. – It’s been

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Minneapolis 2016 International Workers Day March

MARCHA POR LOS DERECHOS DE LOS INMIGRANTES Y TRABAJADORES VIERNES, 29 DE ABRIL 4:30 p.m. (English Below) PUNTO DE SALIDA: 5:00 pm – Lake y Nicollet, Minneapolis MARCHA al centro de Minneapolis RALLY al fin de la marcha en Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza (“People’s Plaza”) AVISO: Estamos marchando para

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The Reoccupation of the Minneapolis 4th Precinct

  In light of the recent announcement by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and in continuation of the pursuit of justice for Jamar Clark individuals within Minneapolis, MN will reoccupy the Minneapolis Police Department’s 4th Precinct on April 15th.   REOCCUPATION DETAILS: April 15th, 2016 – 12pm Minneapolis Police 4th

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Restore The 4th / SF32 Discussion & Other Events

MINNEAPOLIS: RASMEA SPEAKS __________ Friday, February 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm 4200 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn. Organized by the MN Committee to Stop FBI Repression Spend your dinner hour with us – we’ll order pizza. Childcare available – please RSVP if you’re bringing a ton of kids. Rasmea Odeh will address supporters and respond to questions via live stream. After her remarks, local activists will address how folks in Minneapolis can support her with the March 12 sentencing hearing that will take place in Detroit. Donations for Rasmea’s defense will

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URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Justice For Cecily McMillan!

NEARLY 150,000 PEOPLE ARE DEMANDING THE RELEASE OF CECILY MCMILLAN. ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? __________ Justice betrayed! Cecily McMillan is a young woman who was sexually assaulted and then falsely arrested by a NYC police officer! She is a committed social justice advocate with no prior criminal history, yet

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OccupyMPLS Meeting Rotation & More!

OCCUPY MINNEAPOLIS MEETING ROTATION __________ Occupy Minneapolis weekly meetings are rotating locations around town. May 14 at Muffin Top Cafe, 1424 Nicollet Ave starting 6PM. May 21 at Diamond’s Cafe in Northeast. 1618 Central Ave NE starting 6PM. May 28 TBD June 4 @ 4200 Cedar – Tentative. Meeting Event

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“Downwinders”

Camp Ripley is a modern military training site, five miles from Little Falls, and is equipped with numerous ranges and firing points capable of firing small caliber side arms to the Multiple Launch Rocket System. Camp Ripley’s size allows for firing of artillery into two impact areas from almost anywhere

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March 11, 2014 OccupyMN Announcements

CUAPB – CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT Concerned About Minneapolis Police Brutality? Help Us! __________ As many people in the community are aware, Minneapolis police officers harass, beat, and even kill community members on a regular basis with impunity. The Star Tribune recently reported that out of 437 complaints against police officers in a year-long period, not one of the officers implicated had been punished. It is egregious enough that Minneapolitans, especially people of color, the homeless, and the poor, are being routinely harassed and beaten; but to make matters worse, when an officer is successfully sued for police brutality, it’s the taxpayers that pay for it. That’s right. When an officer is sued – sometimes in excess of $1 million in one case – the city automatically pays for these lawsuits out of the city’s general fund. This has amounted to $20 million of wasted taxpayer money in the past 7 years, in Minneapolis alone. In response to these myriad injustices, members of the Minneapolis group Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) banded together to form the Committee for Professional Policing (CfPP). CfPP’s first big undertaking is a charter amendment campaign to require police officers in Minneapolis to carry professional liability (malpractice) insurance. As previously mentioned, Minneapolis is currently self-indemnified, meaning that when an officer is successfully sued for brutality, the city automatically pays for the lawsuit and all court fees from the general fund. By requiring officers to carry professional liability insurance, the city will benefit from a risk management mechanism against brutality. In other words, an officer will face increased premiums on his/her insurance after each lawsuit. This will act as a deterrent to brutality, since the police will finally be held directly responsible. Moreover, after several repeat offenses, an officer will find him/herself uninsurable and no longer able to serve in Minneapolis. Under this model, the survivors and family members of victims of police brutality will still receive the compensation they deserve, while officers are being directly punished. READ MORE AND TAKE ACTION: https://www.paperrevolution.org/concerned-about-minneapolis-police-brutality-help-us/ ========== CUAPB – IN OUR THOUGHTS __________ It is with very deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of longtime friend and Communities United Against Police Brutality,  Vice-President Darryl Robinson. His passing leaves a giant hole in our  community and we are truly devastated. Darryl has been solely responsible for the safety of many people along Lake Street and at the homeless shelters downtown through daily copwatch. He has taught literally thousands of people how to advocate safely and effectively for themselves through know your rights training. Darryl represented CUAPB at conferences and events around the country and will be remembered by legions of friends and colleagues. He spent his last days being what he called himself–a freedom fighter: speaking out at the Crystal city council meeting, talking with UofM students with Students United Against Police Brutality and copwatching on Lake Street the night he died. Please keep an eye on the CUAPB page for their future announcement of a

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Concerned About Minneapolis Police Brutality? Help Us!

As many people in the community are aware, Minneapolis police officers harass, beat, and even kill community members on a regular basis with impunity. The Star Tribune recently reported that out of 437 complaints against police officers in a year-long period, not one of the officers implicated had been punished.

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