Eastside Revolt
4th October 2010, 21:51
Migrant Justice Organizer Hussan Faces Immigration Repression
Migrant Justice Organizer Faces Immigration Repression
Update and Call for Support from Hussan Freedom Committee**
04 October, 2010
Syed Hussan, 26, an organizer with No One Is Illegal-Toronto and the
Toronto Community Mobilization Network was swarmed by a group of plain
clothes police-officers, thrown into an unmarked van and driven away on
the morning of Saturday, June 26th, as part of a ‘preventative’ mass
arrest of community organizers before the largest day of G20 summit
protests even began.
Following his release on extremely restrictive house arrest conditions,
Hussan has been unable to get his work permit renewed and is facing
inadmissibility proceedings even though he has a study permit application
pending. In the coming weeks, Hussan may require immense public and
political support to stop possible deportation and we will be updating you
accordingly.
*Right now, there is an urgent need for financial support. Please donate
to Hussan’s Immigration Defence Fund by paypal through
http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/freedom or mail cheques (with "Hussan
Immigration Defense Fund" in the subject line) to: No One Is
Illegal-Toronto, 90C **Beverley Street*, *Toronto** **ON** **M5T 1Y1*
Canada, like other G20 countries, uses militarized borders, temporary work
programs, and a violent police system to keep migrants in precarious
conditions. Those that organize and resist for justice and dignity for
themselves and their communities face repression, intimidation and
deportation.
Over the years, we have seen again and again brave and courageous migrants
without full status, refugee claimants, undocumented people and temporary
workers be targeted, criminalized and deported. We remember Wendy Maxwell
Nzinga <http://dawn.thot.net/wendy.html>, Mohamed
Cherfi<http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/320>and countless others
that have faced criminal and immigration repression.
As people that organize for justice, as members of migrant justice,
anti-poverty, indigenous sovereignty, feminist, disability rights, queer,
and environmental justice movements, we know that our communities are
constantly targeted. The Harper minority government has used funding,
illegal laws, and administrative and criminal tactics to silence critics
and organizers.
We cannot allow our strongest voices to be silenced. We cannot allow
immigration status to limit people’s ability to organize publicly,
politically and openly. It is in this spirit of mutual aid, of collective
strength, and an unwavering commitment to all political prisoners, we ask
you to support Hussan's fight for justice and status in the fight for
status and justice for all.
Please also Support the G20 Defence Fund! Visit
http://g20.torontomobilize.org/support
Migrant Justice Organizer Faces Immigration Repression
Update and Call for Support from Hussan Freedom Committee**
04 October, 2010
Syed Hussan, 26, an organizer with No One Is Illegal-Toronto and the
Toronto Community Mobilization Network was swarmed by a group of plain
clothes police-officers, thrown into an unmarked van and driven away on
the morning of Saturday, June 26th, as part of a ‘preventative’ mass
arrest of community organizers before the largest day of G20 summit
protests even began.
Following his release on extremely restrictive house arrest conditions,
Hussan has been unable to get his work permit renewed and is facing
inadmissibility proceedings even though he has a study permit application
pending. In the coming weeks, Hussan may require immense public and
political support to stop possible deportation and we will be updating you
accordingly.
*Right now, there is an urgent need for financial support. Please donate
to Hussan’s Immigration Defence Fund by paypal through
http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/freedom or mail cheques (with "Hussan
Immigration Defense Fund" in the subject line) to: No One Is
Illegal-Toronto, 90C **Beverley Street*, *Toronto** **ON** **M5T 1Y1*
Canada, like other G20 countries, uses militarized borders, temporary work
programs, and a violent police system to keep migrants in precarious
conditions. Those that organize and resist for justice and dignity for
themselves and their communities face repression, intimidation and
deportation.
Over the years, we have seen again and again brave and courageous migrants
without full status, refugee claimants, undocumented people and temporary
workers be targeted, criminalized and deported. We remember Wendy Maxwell
Nzinga <http://dawn.thot.net/wendy.html>, Mohamed
Cherfi<http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/320>and countless others
that have faced criminal and immigration repression.
As people that organize for justice, as members of migrant justice,
anti-poverty, indigenous sovereignty, feminist, disability rights, queer,
and environmental justice movements, we know that our communities are
constantly targeted. The Harper minority government has used funding,
illegal laws, and administrative and criminal tactics to silence critics
and organizers.
We cannot allow our strongest voices to be silenced. We cannot allow
immigration status to limit people’s ability to organize publicly,
politically and openly. It is in this spirit of mutual aid, of collective
strength, and an unwavering commitment to all political prisoners, we ask
you to support Hussan's fight for justice and status in the fight for
status and justice for all.
Please also Support the G20 Defence Fund! Visit
http://g20.torontomobilize.org/support