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Statement from the Hands Off Uhuru! Hands Off Africa! Defense Campaign:
On April 18, 2023, indictments were issued by the U.S. Department of Justice against African People’s Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela, African People’s Solidarity Committee Chair Penny Hess and Uhuru Solidarity Movement Chair Jesse Nevel.
At the advice of our attorneys, we are unable to make a statement or comment on the current indictment. However, we are looking forward to our day in court. Donate to our legal fund at HandsOffUhuru.org/Donate.
Biden’s DOJ Indicts Four Americans for Their Political Views on Russia
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Apr 19, 2023
The allegation is that members of the African People’s Socialist Party were involved in a 'foreign malign influence campaign.'
The Justice Department has indicted four Americans, three of whom are members of the African People’s Socialist Party and Uhuru Movement (APSP) over their political views on Russia, a step that has grave implications for First Amendment rights.
“Russia’s foreign intelligence service allegedly weaponized our First Amendment rights – freedoms Russia denies its own citizens – to divide Americans and interfere in elections in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen.
Biden DOJ Indicts Four Americans For "Weaponized" Free Speech
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“The department will not hesitate to expose and prosecute those who sow discord and corrupt U.S. elections in service of hostile foreign interests, regardless of whether the culprits are U.S. citizens or foreign individuals abroad.”
"Efforts by the Russian government to secretly influence U.S. elections will not be tolerated,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.
When they claim the members of the APSP published "propaganda" and promoted "dissention", what they really mean is that they engaged in speech and political activism that the US government does not like.
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