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Jacksonville defends immigrant rights activist facing FBI repression

Jacksonville, FL – Chants of “Drop the charges!” echoed outside the federal courthouse Thursday, June 27, as dozens of protesters stood in solidarity with Alejandro Orellana, a Los Angeles immigrant rights organizer facing politically-motivated federal charges. The powerful demonstration coincided with Orellana's first scheduled court hearing since his June 12 arrest by FBI agents targeting his activism against ICE raids.

“Drop the charges on Alejandro. Stop the FBI witch hunt,” declared one speaker at the rally. “We just wanna be out here fighting for the same things that other people are fighting for.”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/jacksonville-defends-immigrant-rights-activist-facing-fbi-repression

East LA rally against FBI attacks on Alejandro Orellana and Verita Topete

Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, June 27, community members gathered at Salazar Park at 4 p.m. for a press conference and rally demanding the charges be dropped against Alejandro Orellana and calling for justice for Verita Topete. Both are immigrant rights activists who were raided by the FBI within the last two weeks.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/east-la-rally-against-fbi-attacks-on-alejandro-orellana-and-verita-topete

Santa Ana demands end of FBI witch hunt targeting immigrant rights activists

Santa Ana, CA – On June 27, activists and community members waved signs on the corner of Flower Street and Civic Center Drive near the Central Justice Center chanting, “Drop the charges now!” and holding signs reading, “Protesting is not a crime!”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/santa-ana-demands-end-of-fbi-witch-hunt-targeting-immigrant-rights-activists

New Orleans activist Toni Jones appeals wrongful convictions

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/new-orleans-activist-toni-jones-appeals-wrongful-convictions

"On Thursday, June 26, Verita Topete, an immigrant rights activist with Centro CSO, was ambushed by the FBI while walking her dog at a park. Federal agents aggressively approached her to serve a warrant and force her to give them her phone."

"Topete has been very actively and publicly fighting back against the ICE raids that have terrorized Los Angeles and surrounding cities since the raids began spreading on June 6."

"Topete helped lead protests and marches against deportations and demanding legalization for all. She has led barrio walks to inform people of their rights and has helped individuals defend themselves from being kidnapped by ICE and collaborating agencies."

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/fbi-ambushes-immigrant-rights-activist-verita-topete-in-los-angeles

#LosAngeles #California #ImmigrantRights #InJusticeSystem #PoliticalRepression #FBI #StopFBI #CentroCSO

FBI ambushes immigrant rights activist Verita Topete in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, June 26, Verita Topete, an immigrant rights activist with Centro CSO, was ambushed by the FBI while walking her dog at a park. Federal agents aggressively approached her to serve a warrant and force her to give them her phone.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/fbi-ambushes-immigrant-rights-activist-verita-topete-in-los-angeles

Legalization for All (L4A) Network: June 27 National Call-In Day to “Drop the Charges against Alejandro Orellana!”

Fight Back New Service is circulating the following statement from the Legalization for All (L4A) Network.

The Legalization for All (L4A) Network is calling on all affiliated immigrant rights organizations and supporters to mobilize an action in support of Alejandro Orellana on June 27th, or participate in a national call-in day against U.S. Attorney Bilal “Bill” Essayli.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/legalization-for-all-l4a-network-june-27-national-call-in-day-to-drop-the

Activista de derechos inmigrantes Alejandro Orellana liberado de custodia federal

Los Angeles, CA – El viernes, 13 de junio, Alejandro Orellana, un activista de derechos inmigrantes quien fue arrestado por la FBI, fue liberado de custodia federal.

La mañana anterior la FBI, con el apoyo de la guardia nacional y el departamento de sherifes de Los Ángeles, invadieron el hogar de Orellana en el Este de Los Ángeles y arrestaron a Alejandro, un por vida miembro de Centro CSO, con cargos de “conspiración de cometer desorden criminal.”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/activista-de-derechos-inmigrantes-alejandro-orellana-liberado-de-custodia

Drop the “conspiracy” charges against LA anti-ICE protester Alejandro Orellana!

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Committee to Stop FBI Repression.

On the morning of June 12, the FBI, accompanied by the National Guard and LA sheriffs, raided the home of Alejandro Orellana for his protesting of ICE raids in Los Angeles. He was arrested, taken into federal custody, then released the next day – after much public pressure and many phone calls to the U.S. Attorney.

Now he faces two bogus federal charges: one for conspiracy to commit civil disorder and another for aiding and abetting civil disorder. He is facing serious prison time.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/drop-the-conspiracy-charges-against-la-anti-ice-protester-alejandro-orellana

National SDS says drop the charges on Alejandro Orellana! Stop the deportations! Sanctuary for all!

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from National Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).

On June 12, 2025, the FBI raided the home of Alejandro “Alex” Orellana in Los Angeles and arrested him on bogus charges. Alex is a leading member of Centro CSO, a Chicano community organization that opposes deportations and defends immigrant rights. He is being charged with “conspiracy to commit civil disorder” because of his participation in protests against ICE in LA. These charges are politically motivated and could carry a sentence of up to 5 years in prison.

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/national-sds-says-drop-the-charges-on-alejandro-orellana-stop-the

Kazakhstan: Court Says 1986 Protester Was Victim of Political Repression

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-court-says-1986-protester-was-victim-of-political-repression/

National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression demands dropping charges against Alejandro Orellana

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/national-alliance-against-racist-and-political-repression-demands-dropping

Sign on to the call: After FBI raid in San Jose, we say “Anti-war activism is not a crime!”

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/sign-on-to-the-call-after-fbi-raid-in-san-jose-we-say-anti-war-activism-is

Los Angeles: Immigrant rights activist Alejandro Orellana raided by FBI

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/los-angeles-immigrant-rights-activist-alejandro-orellana-raided-by-fbi

Portland wins battle in fight for protest rights, fines dropped!

https://fightbacknews.org/articles/portland-wins-battle-in-fight-for-protest-rights-fines-dropped

John Brown was a provocateur. He wasn't an agent, though.

These days, any sort of political provocation is often immediately associated with "agent provocateurs" (entrapment by law enforcement to encourage others to commit crimes).

This is a testament to the paranoid energy of post-COINTELPRO organizing and protesting.

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#AgentProvocatuer #Badjacketing #Incite #Riot #Vandalism #Pacificism #DiversityOfTactics #DoNotSplit #PoliticalRepression #Protest