Urgent :

City of San Diego Revokes Permit for US /Mexico Border Demonstration

April 18. 2001

San Diego, CA - The City of San Diego has revoked the permit for a non-violent demonstration in opposition to the FTAA. The protest planned for Saturday April 21, at Border Field State Park on the US / Mexico Border, is a show of solidarity in opposition to the Free Trade Area of the Americas and The Summit of the Americas. This is one of three events planned for the weekend by the Anti - FTAA coalition.

With only 72 hours until the planned action San Diego organizers must scramble to find a peaceful resolution. Local organizers plan a legal challenge. The city of San Diego revoked the permit on a technicality. Now with thousands of activists on the way, the fate of this peaceful protest is uncertain. .

A citizen’s right to Freedom of Speech is being suppressed. Your support is needed and you can help by contacting the following city agencies ASAP:

The City of San Diego Park Department Special Events office telephone number is (858) 642-0407.

The Mayor’s office (Dick Murphy) can be reached at (619) 236-6330 and the City Council is available at (619) 236-6330.

The Sheriff’s Office telephone number is (858) 565-5200