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On Tuesday, July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. He was a dad driving a work van with his crew when he was gunned down. Then on Monday, July 13, ICE unleashed the same horrific tactics, fatally shooting 26-year-old Johan Sebastian Guerrero when they stopped his vehicle in Biddeford, Maine. His wife and toddler were forced to witness his murder.
Lorenzo and Johan were beloved members of their communities who were killed on their way to work, one to a job site, the other to start his day as a food delivery driver. Both killed by ICE agents spreading fear, sowing chaos and inflicting violence.
Join us for the Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan. Justice for All: Day of Action and Accountability Movement Call on July 15th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, where we will gather in solidarity to hear from Lorenzo’s loved ones and local Maine groups, get updates about the cases, and learn how you can take action over the coming weeks to demand Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Johan. Justice for All. ICE Out.
On the call we will provide tips and tactics to support you in taking actions that include vigils to be held across the country on or around July 25 in solidarity with community vigils taking place right now in Houston, across Texas, and in Maine.
The violence that took the lives of two fathers, American workers, and neighbors cannot be hidden behind secrecy, lies, or impunity. Justice for Lorenzo. Justice for Joan. Justice for All. ICE Out.
Come to this call to learn more about how you can join the movement to honor the lives of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero and demand justice.
Demands:
A full and transparent investigation into Lorenzo's death.
The release of Lorenzo's body to his family.
Protection for witnesses.
Accountability for those responsible.
An end to ICE violence and impunity.
Stop the killings. Tell the truth. Justice for Lorenzo.
SUCCESS! SB995 Passed!!!
"I have heard firsthand about the inhumane conditions detainees are being subjected to in these detention centers. Any and all legislation to force them to adhere to CA state health and safety standards must be passed. So please vote yes on SB995. The local governments are not getting it done. We need our state government to be the firewall against federal overreach they were intended to be.”
Killed by ICE Placards Toolkit created by NELA Alliance for Democracy to utilize and share freely!
Placards and info to honor those lives that have been brutally taken, whether by appalling conditions or outright executions. Share freely! More on our Resources Page
See NELA Alliance for Democracy's response to the War in Iran on NELA NEWS and read our Anti-War Statement HERE
Upcoming ACTIONS: More info on the Action page & Community Support page
Our Get Started page is a great place to get activated!
Take a listen to NELA Alliance's Frieda Afary and other panelists on the RECORDING:
In the Imperial Crosshairs: Trump’s War and its Consequences for the People of Iran and Ukraine
Presented by Haymarket Books and Ukraine Solidarity Network
who
we
are
We are a grassroots collective in Northeast Los Angeles committed to nonviolent action in defense of democracy.
*NELA Alliance for Democracy is an affiliated Indivisible chapter.
Defend Democracy
Fight Fascism
Protect Human Rights
Support Vulnerable Communities
what
we
do
Our Strategy
History shows that grassroots non-violent action works.
We build community, offer education, connect people with possible actions, and develop the skills we'll need to defend our democracy.
Discover trainings, aligned organizations, news sources, recommended reading, worthy causes, and more.
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Thursday, April 23rd from 7-9pm