Thread: Hundreds bussed in for San Diego Chicano Park “Free Our Future” Protest

Hundreds bussed in for Chicano Park “Free Our Future” Protest

July 2, 2018
KUSI Newsroom

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Hundreds of people are being bussed to San Diego to attend a “Free Our Future” event Monday to protest zero-tolerance immigration policies that have led to family separations and increased prosecutions through Operation Streamline. Rather than find a solution to the immigration problems, many of these protestors wants to abolish I.C.E altogether.

Related: Six Immigration Protests planned in San Diego County

The event begins 9 a.m. at Chicano Park, Logan Avenue and Cesar E. Chavez Parkway. So far, those gathered have come from outside San Diego, including Arizona, Los Angeles, and the East Coast and Midwest.


The protesters marched to the courthouse in downtown around noon. It was reported that another group of protesters were blocking the doors of the Edward J. Schwartz federal building in downtown, which houses local ICE offices.



The demonstration, organized by the social justice advocate Mijente, coincides with the expected San Diego introduction of Operation Streamline, a fast-track prosecution program that moves migrants through the criminal justice system in group hearings. Originally introduced by President George W. Bush in 2005, the program has lately been used only in select Arizona and Texas cities.

Grassroots groups such a Junto Global, Puente and GLAHR are expected to attend Monday’s rally, which will feature colorful floats, public art installations and music.

Representatives from the Women’s March are also expected to participate, along with members of 35 organizations including the Communication Workers of America, Movement for Black Lives, Dream Defenders, Faith Matters Network, Working Families Party and Jewish Voices for Peace, among others.

http://www.kusi.com/thousands-expect...uture-protest/

Protesters Of Trump’s Immigration Policies Block Entrance To San Diego Federal Building

Monday, July 2, 2018
By City News Service, KPBS News

PHOTO BY MEGAN BURKS

Above: Demonstrators attend the "Free Our Future" event in San Diego to protest zero-tolerance immigration policies that have led to family separations and ramped up prosecutions, July 2, 2018.

Hundreds of demonstrators protesting zero-tolerance immigration policies are blocking the entrance to the Edward J. Schwartz federal building in downtown San Diego, which houses local ICE offices. A similar protest in Los Angeles resulted in a handful of arrests.

The event, called "Free Our Future" and organized by the social justice advocate Mijente, coincides with the expected San Diego introduction of Operation Streamline, a fast-track prosecution program that moves migrants through the criminal justice system in group hearings. Originally introduced by President George W. Bush in 2005, the program has lately been used only in select Arizona and Texas cities.

RELATED: Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies

Grassroots groups such a Junto Global, Puente and GLAHR were expected to participate.

As well as representatives from the Women's March and members of 35 organizations including the Communication Workers of America, Movement for Black Lives, Dream Defenders, Faith Matters Network, Working Families Party and Jewish Voices for Peace, among others.

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Folks with locked arms at fed building have not been arrested. Surrounded by fellow protesters, chanting “We see you, we love you.” Response to plans for group immigration hearings. #FREEOURFUTURE @ConMijente

1:21 PM - Jul 2, 2018

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Westin tells KPBS that they are working with police regarding people hanging banner on side of building. pic.twitter.com/eYXNTbY0JB

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After some difficulty, it’s revealed. pic.twitter.com/posTODQmiF
1:15 PM - Jul 2, 2018 · San Diego, CA

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.@ConMijente #FreeOurFuture demonstrators protesting family separation, family detention, ICE by blocking doors at federal building in #SanDiego

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http://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/jul/02...licies-downto/

Protests are so fake!!

San Diego police arrest 10 during immigration protest

Wonder how many were paid protesters? Agree with Judy, much of this is fake.

PROFESSIONAL MADE SIGNS

SOROS BACKED AND FUNDED

WHEN WILL HE BE ARRESTED?