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DESCRIPTION:Note: The trial begins Tues. June 12 and will likely go all week 
 long.\n\nThe movement which Oakland and the Bay Area has built to defeat 
 Trump and the whole right wing is a model for the nation. The Berkeley 5 
 are going to trial for protesting alt-right (neo-fascist) Trump supporters 
 in Berkeley last year. In the era of Donald Trump, fascists are feeling 
 emboldened and are attempting to grow. Courageous anti-Trump and 
 anti-fascist protesters Taylor Fuller, Scott Hedrick, Nathan Perry, Jeff 
 Armstrong, and Dustin Sawtelle (pictured above) are local heroes who stood 
 up to neo-fascist attacks. But now they are being falsely charged by 
 neo-fascists and local law enforcement to advance Trump’s agenda in the 
 direction of a police state. The old traditional slogan, “cops and Klan 
 go hand in hand” applies all too well in this case. \n\nFill the 
 courtroom for the trial of the Berkeley 5 to make sure the people of 
 Oakland and the Bay Area are represented. This trial boils down to whether 
 Oakland, Berkeley, and the Bay Area can defend the rights of protesters and 
 the Bay Area community’s proud role as a leader in the movement against 
 the growth of fascism. \n\nPeople like the Berkeley 5 who take action to 
 oppose white supremacists are the strongest elements of the anti-Trump 
 movement and therefore the biggest threat to Trump's presidency. The 
 courage of anti-Trump protesters to stand up to violent neo-fascists in 
 Berkeley last year helped keep our whole community safer.\n\nAcross the 
 country, from Washington, D.C. to the Bay Area, police departments who 
 endorsed Trump's presidential election and who repeatedly defend his racist 
 policies are bringing false charges against anti-Trump and anti-fascist 
 protesters to try to minimize the number of anti-Trump activists and 
 prevent the growth of the movement. This trial represents the right of 
 community members to collectively protest and defend each other and their 
 communities from Trump’s neo-fascist supporters.\n\nOn March 4, 2017, 
 alt-right (neo-fascist) Trump supporters called a “March 4 Trump” 
 demonstration, “March On Berkeley,” to make violent attacks on black, 
 Latina/o, immigrant, Muslim, LGBT, women, and progressive members of the 
 Bay Area. Anti-Trump and anti-fascist protesters outnumbered them in a 
 determined and integrated protest, making clear that neo-fascist thugs are 
 not welcome in our community. Thanks to the courageous action of 
 anti-fascist protesters, a tragedy like the murder of Heather Heyer in 
 Charlottesville was not replicated here in the Bay Area. Taylor Fuller, 
 Scott Hedrick, Nathan Perry, Jeff Armstrong, and Dustin Sawtelle have the 
 courage of their convictions to protest the alt-right (neo-fascist) attacks 
 on the Bay Area’s black, Latina/o, immigrant, Muslim, LGBTQ, and 
 anti-racist communities. It’s vital that we defend them. \n\nDaniel 
 Quillinam is a self-proclaimed fascist sympathizer and one of the main 
 organizers of the repeated alt-right protests in Berkeley in 2017. He came 
 to the pro-Trump rally on March 4, 2017 armed with a massive knife, a huge 
 wooden club, wooden shield, and wearing a motorcycle helmet and body armor. 
 He has a history of threatening and attacking anti-Trump organizers and 
 protesters in Berkeley. On March 4, Quillinan violently attacked protesters 
 and sustained injuries as a result. Now Quillinan, the Berkeley police, and 
 the Alameda County Prosecutor are working together to target the Berkeley 5 
 with false charges for standing against Trump and his neo-fascist 
 supporters. \n\nIt’s an absurd and disgusting travesty of justice for the 
 police, much less anyone, to claim that Quillinan was a victim in this 
 case. At the March 4 protest and others in the last 2 years, police and 
 even firefighters have simply watched passively while Trump supporters and 
 fascists assaulted unarmed anti-Trump and anti-fascist protesters. 
 Afterwards, local authorities targetted peaceful anti-fascist protestors 
 for prosecution while doing nothing to go after the fascist thugs.  \n\nThe 
 prosecution of the Berkeley 5 is part of a broader pattern of fascists 
 working with police and DA in their shared interests. In Berkeley and other 
 parts of the country, the DA and police are conspiring with the fascists to 
 prosecute anti-Trump and anti-fascist activists.  In Berkeley, 
 Sacramento, and Anaheim, fascists came heavily armed with knives and 
 shields in full view of police. They attacked anti-Trump protesters 
 throughout the day while the police and firefighters stood by and did 
 nothing to stop them. \n\nIt’s crucial that the anti-Trump movement in 
 the Bay Area defend these 5 local heroes. Taylor, Scott, Nathan, Jeff, and 
 Dustin represent all that we are proud to stand for. Defending the Berkeley 
 5 is the most important way to defend our movement right now, defeat 
 Trump’s neo-fascist base, and get Trump out. The trial is public and the 
 community has every right to attend. Fill the courtroom starting on 
 Tuesday June 12 from 8AM—4:30PM. It’s time for Oakland and whole Bay 
 Area to speak for ourselves by filling the 
 courtroom!\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\n \n“These Nazi’s are 
 dangerous. They’re coming to attack our community. We can’t let them do 
 that.”—Taylor Fuller, Berkeley 5 defendant, security\n\n“Trump, his 
 policies, and his followers are a threat to the workers, people of color, 
 and immigrants--the ones that built this country and are treated as second 
 class citizens. Racism, sexism, nationalism, and homophobia are a threat to 
 humanity. These views must not be normalized or accepted anywhere or at any 
 time. Now more than ever we are threatened with fascism and we must all 
 stand united and fight for a better world. Defending our communities from 
 right-wing violence is necessary when we are under attack. For me it’s 
 about love for humanity, it’s about morals, not politics.” –Scott 
 Hedrick, Berkeley 5 defendant, machine operator\n\n“If we don’t take a 
 stand now, fascism’s poison will spread until there is no cure. We have 
 an obligation to protect our families and our communities.” –Nathan 
 Perry, Berkeley 5 defendant, landscaper\n\n“Building a sanctuary city 
 means more than simply passing a law or enacting an ordinance. It means 
 people taking action in their communities to protect and support those who 
 are vulnerable and targeted by the state.”—Jeff Armstrong, Berkeley 5 
 defendant, union organizer\n\n“As a white male on American soil it is my 
 responsibility and obligation to stand up to fascism and white supremacy to 
 make sure it cannot harm our diverse communities.” --Dustin Sawtelle, 
 Berkeley 5 defendant, tattoo artist and youth outreach 
 instructor\n\n\nDefeat Donald Trump’s Racist Vision for America –Trump 
 Must Resign or Be Removed\n\nCoalition to Defend Affirmative Action, 
 Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality By Any Means 
 Necessary (BAMN)\nHotline: 510-817-2617 BAMN.com  facebook.com/bamnpage   
 email@bamn.com\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/11/18815609.php
SUMMARY:Defend the Berkeley 5 Anti-Fascist Protesters at Trial
LOCATION:Wiley Manuel Courthouse, Dept. 109\n661 Washington St./7th St.\nOakland, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/06/11/18815609.php
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