First Amendment trial begins in Ajabu v. Market East Portfolio, LLC.
The lawsuit is a part of a battle over the right to peacefully assemble to redress public grievances.
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Community rallies for Gary Harrell, one of the 15 victims of IMPD shootings this year
The rally gave updates on Harrell’s case, announced new plans for ending IMPD’s killing spree, and connected state violence at home to U.S. state violence abroad.
At Gary Harrell rally, Black Church Coalition announces intervention in FOP negotiations
The Black Church Coalition says IMPD killings instill “fear, mistrust, and anger” they plan to address by intervening in upcoming FOP union negotiations.
Ryan Mears tries dividing IMPD victims, misrepresents “the ground rules” to press
In a long-overdue statement, Mears fails to mention his doors are locked to the public and lies about his options.
Video: Realizing the Liberation Center’s mission and future potential
Hear core volunteers and see snapshots about the Center’s core values, mission, and expansion!
Rejecting democracy and dialogue, Mears shows true colors
Mears rejects any possibility of meeting with his constituents in the future and immediately deploys police.
Prosecutor Mears deploys 12 armed cops against peaceful community members asking for meeting
A community continues peacefully fighting for answers from public officials only to receive refusals and, now, repression and threats.
Recent media shows Liberation Center consistently struggles for the people
Our organization, membership, and your support let us remain at the forefront of people’ struggles as we face challenges of expanding, fundraising, and moving!
Prosecutor Mears refuses to hear community demands after march for Gary Harrell
To convey their demands around IMPD’s killing of Gary Harell, dozens marched to request a meeting with Ryan Mears, who never showed up.
From political awakening to advocacy: Behind the “Hands Up Act”
Founder and leading national advocate of the widely popular “Hands Up Act,” Travis Washington, speaks about his own coming-to-consciousness and why he continues fighting today.
Carrying the roots of Black August forward: Dani Abdullah
Mother, therapist, and PSL member Dani on the origins of Black August and how we carry its legacy forward.
Video confirms IMPD cop with history of racist brutality and false arrest killed Gary Harrell
Even the highly-edited bodycam footage confirms racist IMPD cop Correll, who should have been fired years ago, murdered Gary Harrell.