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July 26-29th - Events - SB1070 is not the way Arizona !

Screening of the movie 9500 Liberty, hosted by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of PHX

When: Tuesday, July 27, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Where: 4027 East Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Description: Screening and panel discussion with the director of 9500 Liberty

4AM July 29th: THE PROCESSION OF LA VIRGEN

The events of the 29th will begin with a procession from the State Capitol
at 4am. The folks who have been at the vigil for over 100 days will proceed
to Trinity Cathedral carrying the Virgen de Guadalupe who has been with them
at the sanctuary at the capitol for those 100 days. By the way, Vice Mayor's
Michael Novokowski's mother may be one of the individuals who will carry the
virgen to Trinity.

VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPANTS: we need volunteers for a SECURITY detail. Frankly
we do not expect much difficulty, there will be a police escort and the
procession will stay on the sidewalk...but these marchers will be vulnerable
to acts of hate. If you wish to join the procession please be at State
Capitol at 4AM.

6AM JULY 29TH; THE INTERFAITH SERVICE

It is anticipated that the procession will arrive at Trinity Cathedral (100 West Roosevelt) in time to lead
the procession of religious leaders into the Cathedral. The service will be
one of hope faith and defiance. It will be filled with music and
inspiration. Please join us. The Cathedral holds 400 people and a shaded
labyrinth in the Cathedral grounds can hold up to 400 more who can listen
but not see the service, There will be national religious leaders present
and participating. This promises to be a beautiful major event for all of us
but perhaps the most powerful expression of the faith community condemning
1070

VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPANTS: We need volunteers at 5am to help set up chairs at
labyrinth and to tear down the seating after the event. We will need someone
designated for press activities: news film cameras will be allowed on one
corner of the floor prior to 6am. They will not be allowed to set up or tear
down during the program. Cameras will also be allowed in balcony where they
can film, tear down or set up as long as they do it quietly. We need
volunteers to direct and assist film crews. Given the spiritual and
religious nature of the event we do not anticipate great problems with
nativist...nonetheless we need a SECURITY DETAIL outside the church
throughout the service.

8AM JULY 29TH: THE PROCESSION TO THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

After the service those who wish will proceed to the Federal Courthouse (401West Washington).
It is hoped that the procession will be led by the Virgen. We welcome the clergy in all their vestments to join us. Everyone is invited to participate but it should be clear that there will be folks who are prepared to conduct an act of civil disobedience and suffer the consequences of their action.

VOLUNTEERS, PARTICIPANTS: At this time we need a disciplined SECURITY DETAIL to accompany the marchers.

9AM JULY 29TH: THE ACTS OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AT THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE

Upon arrival at the Federal Courthouse...the Virgen and the marchers who do not want to participate in Civil Disobedience will separate...those who do will take an action that is in defiance of the explicit instructions of the Federal or City police. At this time that appears to be to step upon the platform separating the public sidewalk from the Courthouse. As of this writing the Federal Marshalls will take everyone so doing into custody. They will taken away, held until identification is made, cited and released. They will be charged with misdemeanor and will have to appear in court at some future date.

LET US STRESS THAT AT THIS TIME WE DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER WHO WOULD REPRESENT THE GROUP IN THE FUTURE

Everyone
should be aware that they will most likely have to pay a fine.

VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPANTS: obviously we welcome marchers. Those participating in civil disobedience should be very cognizant of their legal status. If they have prior's, unpaid tickets, unanswered warrants, etcetera they will more than likely be held until those things are cleared up. PLEASE if you wish to participate in civil disobedience this morning be sure to
check your status.

We will need volunteers with cars/vans to pick up those released and transport them back to Trinity or State Capitol. Security for the marchers will be of primary importance.

We have arranged for a water and medic station at Cesar Chavez Plaza at 2nd Avenue and Washington throughout the day. It will be manned all day by Puente and one can go there for direction and rest during the course of the entire day.

PLEASE NOTE: Schedule or other important information may change or develop during course of the week If you want to volunteer or be a part of themorning's civil disobedience PLEASE contact Sharon Zapata at zapata_romero@hotmail.com

 

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