Charleston organizers launch ‘Barrio Walks’ to warn residents of increasing ICE activity

Charleston, SC – As immigration enforcement intensifies across South Carolina, the Charleston chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) has launched rapid-response “Barrio Walks”, with volunteers canvassing apartment complexes and neighborhoods being targeted by ICE.

Working in coordination with the Charleston Immigrant Community Hotline, CSO identifies areas seeing significant ICE activity and mobilizes quickly to distribute whistle kits to residents. Each kit contains know-your-rights cards, a zine with planning resources, trusted local legal contacts, tips for identifying ICE, and a whistle which can be used to alert neighbors when ICE is present in the area.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/charleston-organizers-launch-barrio-walks-to-warn-residents-of-increasing-ice

Along the Ashley River

Picturesque. But the mosquitos… professional mosquitos!

Cypress Pond

The black water (from tannin from the Cypress roots) does not look inviting. Also present, alligators.

Charleston demands ‘No early release’ for former cop who killed Walter Scott

Charleston, SC – On Wednesday, May 13, organizers with the Lowcountry Action Committee (LAC), a South Carolina branch of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR), gathered in support of members of the family of Walter Scott against the early release of former North Charleston Police Department Michael Slager.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/charleston-demands-no-early-release-for-former-cop-who-killed-walter-scott

So you’re new to DSA… where can you start? Right here!

Come check out our New Member Orientation on April 23 at 6 p.m. This virtual meeting is the perfect place to learn more about us, our day-to-day organizing, and to meet your new comrades!

RSVP at charlestondsa.org/new-members for the Zoom link. See you there!

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Charleston anti-war activists announce Elmec is target of new campaign

Ladson, SC – The Elbit Out of South Carolina (EOSC), a coalition of local grassroots groups, held a press conference on Tuesday, March 24, outside Elmec, Inc.’s office to announce Elmec as a new campaign target alongside their current target, Israeli based weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. Elmec, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, is an international defense company specializing in aerospace manufacturing.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/charleston-anti-war-activists-announce-elmec-is-target-of-new-campaign