Forum/Discussions

State of Entrapment: An Exploration in Manufactured Fear
Panel Discussion and Screening
Thurs., 1/15 - 7 PM
15th St. Meeting House - 15 Rutherford Pl. (east of 3rd Ave.)
$1-$10 suggest donation

Speakers:
*Elizabeth McWilliams, mother of David Williams (of the "Newburgh Four")
*Nyla Gloria Williams, daughter of David Williams 
*Shahina Parveen, mother of Matin Siraj 
*Bina Ahmad, National Lawyers Guild, Legal Aid, Muslim Defense Project
*Lamis Deek, Al-Awda, Council on American Islamic Relations, NLG
*Fahd Ahmed, Desis Rising Up & Moving, National Campaign on Surveillance & Use of Informants
*Abi Hassen, Muslim Defense Project, NLG, anonlg
& Moderated by Natasha Lennard [Vice News, The New Inquiry]

The U.S.'s so-called War on Terror, the willingness of U.S. citizens to give up their basic civil rights in exchange for 'safety', and the continued militarization of U.S. borders and communities - has been built on the belief of constant threat from both outside and within. 

Manufacturing fear has long been a tool to create an emotional environment of dependency and willingness that allows state transgressions. In this screening and panel, we will explore the history and current state of civil and human rights violations created and justified by threats manufactured, funded, and planned by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. 

In addition to screening clips of 2 films on the topic, we will speak with and learn from family members of those currently serving time for state manufactured 'crimes', as well as legal professionals and scholars familiar with these and related cases.

Childcare will be provided.

Support graciously provided by the American Friends Service Committee.