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Author: Defend J20 Resistance
About Defend J20 Resistance
On January 20th, 230 people were mass arrested during demonstrations against Donald Trump's Inauguration. The arrests were made by use of a "kettle" technique of individuals on the corners of L and 12th Street, without orders to disperse. 214 of these arrestees were charged under the Federal Riot Statute. On April 27th, multiple additional felony charges were added. The 211 remaining defendants could now face up to 75 years in prison.
Jul 12, 18
J20 Prosecutions Crumble: Down with the Courts, Up with Defiance
Report and statement from DefendJ20 as the State has now dropped the remaining 39 J20 cases. Defendants in the J20 case and... Read Full Article
Jun 11, 18
A Call for a Worldwide Day of Action in Solidarity with J20 Defendants
A call for worldwide solidarity in the form of pickets and rallies outside of DOJ offices and US embassies to call for... Read Full Article
Jun 4, 18
Update on the Situation in Hamilton and a Call for Continued Solidarity
Statement from DefendJ20 on the unfolding repression faced by comrades in Hamilton. There is a rapidly developing situation in Hamilton, Ontario that... Read Full Article
May 14, 18
Next Group of J20 Inauguration Protestors Prepare for Trial
The following update from Defend J20 marks the opening of the second trial of J20 defendants. On May 14th, jury selection begins... Read Full Article
May 12, 18
Solidarity with Cedar Hopperton from J20 Defendants and Supporters
Statement of solidarity between Defend J20 and anarchist prisoner in so-called Canada, Cedar Hopperton. Cedar Hopperton is an anarchist living on occupied... Read Full Article
May 6, 18
“Drop the Charges!”: Friday, May 11th Join Chelsea Manning and Former Defendants in DC!
On January 20th, 2017, hundreds of people were mass arrested while protesting Trump’s inauguration. The State then proceeded to blanket charge everyone... Read Full Article
May 4, 18
US Attorney Seeks to Admit FBI Analyst as Expert Based on their Reading of Books that Mention Black Bloc
Update on the J20 case from support group, Defend J20. States how the State will call an FBI ‘expert’ who has read... Read Full Article
Apr 29, 18
Washington DC: Fighting Repression, the Green Scare and J20 case w/ former Political Prisoner Daniel McGowan
In Washington DC on May 10th, people will be organizing the first in what will be a series of events seeking to... Read Full Article
Apr 15, 18
Reportback: April 10th Day of Solidarity with #J20 Defendants
This is a brief report back of actions/events that took place on April 10th, a day of solidarity with the remaining 59... Read Full Article
Apr 14, 18
DefendJ20: Solidarity with Charlotte Uprising Defendants
The following statement comes from Defend J20, and issues a statement and call for solidarity with those facing charges in relation to... Read Full Article
Apr 9, 18
Support J20 Spring Trials – Next Trial is April 17th, 2018
The following video gives an update on the 59 defendants still facing 61 years in prison after being kettled at Trump’s inauguration,... Read Full Article
Mar 28, 18
“Drop ALL the Charges!”: April 2-3, Call-In Campaign for the Remaining J20 Defendants!
The following is an announcement for a call in campaign to demand that the remaining charges facing J20 defendants be dropped. On... Read Full Article
Mar 2, 18
Updated: West Coast J20 Solidarity Tour, March 3rd – 18th
In March, people will hit the road to promote support for J20 defendants across the West Coast. To hear more about the... Read Full Article
Jan 25, 18
Far From Over: An Open Letter to Former J20 Defendants
“From the beginning, we were targeted not because of what we did or didn’t do on J20 – ideas of guilt or... Read Full Article
Jan 19, 18
Full Unwavering Support for the Remaining 59 J20 Defendants
On January 18, 2018, the US Attorney’s office dismissed charges against 129 of the remaining 188 #J20 defendants. This was almost on... Read Full Article
Dec 14, 17
Judge Dismisses “Inciting a Riot” Charge against All Six Defendants; More Connections Between Pemberton and far-Right
Prosecution and defense rest, closing arguments scheduled for 10am Thursday in widely watched trial Washington, DC – Yesterday, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn... Read Full Article
Dec 11, 17
DC: Support N15 Defendants when the Defense Presents its Case
Tuesday, 9:00am on December 12 DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave, NW Courtroom 203 (2nd floor) Judiciary Square, Red line metro OR... Read Full Article
Nov 22, 17
DC: Rally To Defend J20 Resistance, November 27th
Nov 27th | 8 AM Social Media Event Here DC Courthouse at 500 Indiana Ave NW Everyone who wants a free world:... Read Full Article
Nov 20, 17
Call-In Campaign to #DropJ20
194 people are still facing 60 years in prison after being mass arrested by police at Trump’s Inauguration and charged with multiple... Read Full Article
Nov 19, 17
How to Support the First Round of J20 Trials
This guide from Defend J20 Resistance explains how people can support J20 defendants and what they can expect in DC. Learn more... Read Full Article
Nov 14, 17
Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors for 7 J20 Defendants But Resistance to This Repression Remains Strong
Yesterday, the government, represented by AUSA Jennifer Kerkhoff, reduced the charges of seven J20 defendants set to go to trial on December... Read Full Article
Nov 8, 17
Don’t Let Trump Turn Protesters into Felons
Donate Here On January 20th, 200+ protesters were mass-arrested, detained, and now face 6 decades in prison. Their cell phones were confiscated... Read Full Article
Nov 6, 17
#DefendJ20: DC’s Police Chief Lied About Inauguration Day
In the days following the Inauguration Day protests, one of the most widely circulated scenes was that of a limo on fire.... Read Full Article
Oct 10, 17
Inauguration Day Defendants Go to Court Tuesday to Resist Gag Order on Evidence of Police Misconduct
Washington, DC – Defense attorneys for people arrested on Inauguration Day will go to court Tuesday to argue that defendants should be able to make... Read Full Article
Aug 2, 17
#DropJ20: Campaign to Drop the Charges, End the Repression
U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips Must Immediately Drop All Charges against J20 Defendants On January 20, 2017, tens of thousands of people converged... Read Full Article
Aug 1, 17
#DefendJ20 Solidarity Actions Around the World
In response to a call for a “week of solidarity” with J20 defendants from July 20 to July 27, numerous events events... Read Full Article