Raids

FBI Raids [Insert Social Movement Here] Activists

If activist communities are going to survive this repression and move forward, and if we are going to welcome others to join us, we must lay claim to a space between the extremes of patriotic naiveté and hopelessness.

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FBI Raids in Midwest: New Tactics in Response to “Domestic Terrorism” Scrutiny

The government is blurring the lines between its domestic and international War(s) on Terrorism, conflating peace activists with foreign “terrorist organizations.”

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Accused “Animal Enterprise Terrorist” Scott DeMuth Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge

Scott DeMuth pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor conspiracy charge for releasing ferrets from a Minnesota farm. As part of the deal, he will no longer be charged with conspiracy to commit “animal enterprise terrorism” in relation to a University of Iowa Animal Liberation Front raid.

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Prior to Raid, Fur Farmers Labeled Peter Young’s Report a “Terrorist Handbook”

Peter Young’s home was raided the FBI this week, and the search warrant repeatedly mentions his name in relation to “animal enterprise terrorism.” In the last article we looked at how this Utah raid is, ostensibly, related to the investigation of an Animal Liberation Front raid at the University of Iowa. As with all of [...]

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BREAKING: FBI Raids Activist House in Utah, Connected to Iowa ALF Investigation

FBI agents and law enforcement from multiple agencies have raided a well-known activist group house in Salt Lake City, Utah, today in connection with an investigation of Animal Liberation Front crimes in Iowa.   I just got off the phone with multiple housemates who were there witnessing the raid, and who were able to read [...]

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Humane Society Defends Donation to Eco-Terrorism Witch Hunt

After the recent bombings in California–which the press, industry groups and FBI recklessly rushed to attribute to animal rights activists—I reported that the Humane Society of the United States donated money to the “eco-terrorist” witch hunt. That didn’t sit well with many people, even those who oppose direct action. Now, HSUS’ Wayne Pacelle has come [...]

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Radio Show this Morning on RNC Raids, Arrests and the Police State

I’ll be on Portland’s KBOO 90.7 FM this morning (8am Portland time, 11am DC time) to talk about the police state showing its true color in Minneapolis this week at the RNC. There’s live streaming on the previous link (click in the top right corner of the KBOO page). Hmm, if ya’ll see this in [...]

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Developing Story: FBI, DHS Raids and Arrest in Cincinnati

I’ve received a ton of emails the last 24 hours about the arrest of a longtime environmental activist in Cincinnati. At this stage, as is usually the case right after arrests, it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on. I think it’s important to get this information out, but also caution against speculation. That being [...]

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Police Raid Home of Animal Rights Activists in Santa Cruz

From The Santa Cruz Sentinel: Dozens of police cars surrounded a home on the 700 block of Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz on Sunday night as a crowd of onlookers gathered to watch the events unfold. According to Frank Male, the owner of the house, three UC Santa Cruz seniors live at the residence. Male [...]

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Homes of Animal Rights Activists Raided in Los Angeles

This from the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, which is an organization run by above-ground activists to defend the illegal actions of underground activists: Los Angeles- Search warrants were served on the residences Tuesday of two North American Animal Liberation Press Officers by the Santa Monica Police Department. No arrests were made, and no [...]

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