a monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, & repression news, calls to action, & analysis
Spokane 3 From Support the Spokane 3: What's Going on with the Spokane 3? On May 28, 2026, a jury found the Spokane 3 guilty of federal conspiracy charges. Clearly an unjust and politically motivated case, Jac, Justice, and Bajun face several years in federal prison. The Spokane 3 have a few options to continue to fight this case, although each option ads more time until the case can finally reach a close. Months have gone by...
Jakhi Isaiah Jakhi is a 23-year-old New Afrikan communist and anti-imperialist. After a month-long manhunt by federal agents, Jakhi turned himself in and is set to serve between 5 and 20 years in prison for setting 11 NYPD vehicles on fire in 2025. A tireless and unwavering organizer, Jakhi stands shoulder to shoulder with all of us in word and in action. His example calls us to do the same, carrying forward that spirit of...
Mohamad Hamad Mohamad Hamad is a 24 year old Lebanese-American activist, former Penn State student, and current prisoner who has spent the last year in federal prison awaiting trial for bogus charges of damaging (Zionist) property and conspiracy against the united states. Help fundraise for Mohamad to get a lawyer Sign the petition to release Mohamad onto house arrest while he awaits trial. From Mohamad's writing about what he has experienced since his arrest: Lastly...
Mixed verdicts for the remaining seven of the Golden Gate 26 successfully beat back felony charges but were convicted of multiple misdemeanors including false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare, and unlawful assembly and facing sentencing set for August 21. We celebrate the hung verdict on the felony conspiracy charge. Even with the full power of the state behind her, the D.A. could not secure a conviction. We unite in grief and rage at the guilty misdemeanor...
Salah Sarsour Is Free After 80 days of detention, a judge ordered the release of Palestinian communnity activist Salah Sarsour. Free Karmelo! Karmelo Anthony, 17-years-old when he was arrested for defending himself, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years. BLM Grassroots, condemning the sentence, vows to keep fighting: "Karmelo Anthony was a child, who should be cared for after a deeply traumatic experience. Instead, the system has shown how brutal and racist it...
Spokane 3 Trial Range Media has been posting detailed daily coverage of the trial: On June 11, 2025, protesters attempted to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from taking two detained young men who were in the US legally to the ICE detention facility in Tacoma. We reported from the ground for nearly twelve hours as federal agents shoved protesters and the media and threatened federal charges against Spokanites choosing civil disobedience. Hours later, local...
Free Turtle! [image: freeturtlesosie IG] Lytle (Turtle), our beloved neurodivergent Diné relative, was brutally arrested by Flagstaff PD on Feb 13th, 2026. Turtle was profiled and brutalized by police and is now facing unfair and inflated federal charges. We've secured an attorney to represent Turtle in his fight for justice! Now we're raising $9,000 to cover his legal defense, commissary needs, and re-entry support when he comes home. He is an...
Jakhi McCray On March 16, the pause on Jakhi's federal case ended, a legal exclusion to the Speedy Trial Act / the time limit for State prosecutors to indict someone within 30 days of their indictment. There have been five such pauses in Jakhi's case. In the coming days and weeks, Jakhi and his defense team will consider a plea offer from the US government. If the offer is declined, federal prosecutors could indict Jakhi...
