June 5th Call to Faith Leaders Join in Solidarity with AZ Humanitarian Aid Worker on Trial
Friends,
The prosecution of humanitarian aid workers is an escalation in the government’s war on undocumented people. On January 17th, 2018, No More Deaths released part two of our three part report series The Disappeared.  That very same day, Border Patrol raided our humanitarian aid base in Ajo, Arizona and arrested two individuals receiving humanitarian aid and Scott Warren, a No More Deaths volunteer.
Find out more http://forms.nomoredeaths.org/legal-defense-campaign/drop-the-charges/

The felony trial of No More Death’s volunteer Dr. Scott Warren begins on May 29th. He is charged with two counts of felony harboring and one count of felony conspiracy under 8 U.S.C. 1324.

This is a big moment— not just for Dr. Warren, not just for No More Deaths but for all of us who believe that our faith calls us to act in the world for peace and justice.

Let’s be clear— he is facing up to 20 years in prison for doing that which our faith traditions demand of us — welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, offering water to the thirsty. And let’s be very clear — any one of us could be on trial.

Here is a link to a great video about this case: Bodies in the Borderlands
https://theintercept.com/2019/05/04/no-more-deaths-scott-warren-migrants-border-arizona/

You are invited to join faith leaders from across the nation to come to Tucson for Faith Floods the Courtroom on Wednesday, June 5th.

On the morning of June 5th, we will gather at approximately 8am outside the Federal Courthouse in Tucson (405 W. Congress Street) for an Interfaith Prayer Service featuring local and national faith leaders who will be calling for an end to the criminalization of humanitarian aid and an end to the criminalization of the fundamental principals of care and compassion. After the prayer service, we will fill the courtroom with our presence for the day.

The visible presence of faith leaders during Dr. Warren’s trial is incredibly important as it undergirds the fundamental notion that not only is humanitarian aid not a crime— it is a fundamental aspect of what it means to be a person of faith in the midst of the death and suffering in our borderlands. Our visible presence communicates to the judge, to the jury and to our community that we stand with Dr. Warren, with No More Deaths, and with efforts to end death and suffering in the desert— and it clearly communicates that we stand against the clearly retaliatory actions of the government against No More Deaths.

For over a year, faith leaders in Southern Arizona have been standing with No More Deaths — hosting vigils, knocking doors, calling the US Attorney to ask that the charges against Dr Warren be dropped— and now we invite you to join us in this struggle.
Please note that there is no call for civil disobedience at this gathering.

These are frightening times. 20 years folks. He could go to prison for 20 years for actions that are fundamental to what it means to be faithful to the commands of our faith. In this moment, where it seems that there is a lot on trial. Let’s stand together-- there is power in our presence.

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Traveling Logistics:

Tuesday, June 4th

·      Evening gathering and Preparation

 
Wednesday, June 5th

·      8 AM Interfaith Prayer Service outside Court

·      Fill the court room for the trial


(Detailed agenda to come for those who RSVP)

Faith leader attire

If you are a faith leader, please bring appropriate attire from your tradition for the Interfaith Prayer Service and court solidarity including clergy collars, stoles, robes, prayer shawls or other symbols of your faith.

Flight— the best airport to fly into is Tucson International. Flights to Phoenix can be less expensive but you will have to rent a car and drive the 2 hours to Tucson.

Hotels— All are within a mile of the courthouse, from closest to farthest. Prices are approximate. Recommended hotels found on this list


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