Friday, July 30, 2010

Advisory: Human Rights Protesters Released for Acts Of Civil Disobedience. Demand For the Release of Nearly 80 Others

 ***Please excuse cross postings***

  Press Advisory

  Contact:  Yadira Hernandez (NDLON) 707-318-2771

  Opal Tometi (PUENTE)  602-349-1073


  Human Rights Protesters Released for Acts Of Civil Disobedience

  Demand For the Release of Nearly 80 Others


  What: Press Conference to demand release of others detained for acts of non-compliance

  Where: Corner of 4th Ave and Madison Street (Phoenix, Arizona)

  When: 11:00 am

  Who:

  Salvador Reza, Puente Movement human rights leader, released after non-compliance act blocking Arpaio’s jail entrance

  Protesters who scaled 200 ft construction crane to drop banner in downtown Phoenix

  Pablo Alvarado, Executive Director, National Day Laborer Organizing Network


  For videos throughout the day: www.youtube.com/puenteaz
  For photos: www.flickr.com/photos/puenteaz
  http://altoarizona.com. follow on twitter @ndlon & @puenteaz
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