[olympiaworkers] Raid In Shelton, 25 Detained-Mobilize!

Raid In Shelton, 25 Detained-Mobilize!
author: Smash ICE
Mobilize!

Today, Aug. 10th, 25 workers were detained in Shelton by the Mason County
Sheriff. They were clearing brush from a field but ended up working in the
wrong field. Somehow the police found out and went to where they were
working. There, they detained 25 people and took them to Mason County
Jail, where they are currently being held. They will be taken to the ICE
Detention Facility in Tacoma either tonight or tomorrow.

We are meeting in front of the Tacoma Federal Building (directions below)
tomorrow, Aug. 11th, at 2 PM. Those planning on being there should come
with supplies (signs, megaphones, ideas, desires, puppets, etc.) and be
ready to do what they want. Those wishing to do something (make a speech,
distribute liturature, propose a plan, etc.) should come prepared. This
just happened today and we are doing the best that we can, given the
circumstances.

Also, a vigil had been planned weeks ago for tomorrow in front of the
detention facility at 10 AM. Smash ICE is not in contact with any of the
groups behind this. We would like to coordinate, if possible. If any of
the groups organizing around this wish to make any suggestions write to
smashICE@gmail.com. Two events going on in the same town is a start and we
could potentially join up or otherwise aid each other's efforts.

In Olympia: A carpool will be leaving at 1:15 from the corner of Harrison
and Division (parking lot next to abandoned building in strip mall on
Division). Bring your cars!

In Tacoma: People are currently making more concrete plans in Tacoma and
the details will be posted on the comments section of this article.

Let us show ICE and the government that this insanity cannot continue. Let
us make as big of a hassle for the City of Tacoma and ICE as we can.

In Solidarity,

Smash ICE

Direction to Federal Building:

Heading North:

From I-5, take Exit 133. After taking this exit, take the City
Center/Tacoma Dome exit. Merge onto I-705 N via the exit on the LEFT
toward CITY CENTER. Take the S 21ST STREET / WA-509 N exit toward PORT OF
TACOMA. LEFT onto S 21ST ST / WA-509. Continue to follow S 21ST ST. Take
right onto Pacific Avenue. After passing S 19th Street the Federal
Buidling should be 100 feet in front of you. It is the large domed, brick
building.

Heading South:

From I-5, merge onto I-705 N via EXIT 133 toward CITY CENTER. Take the S
21ST STREET / WA-509 N exit toward PORT OF TACOMA. Turn LEFT onto S 21ST
ST / WA-509. Continue to follow S 21ST ST. Take right onto Pacific Avenue.
After passing S 19th Street the Federal Buidling should be 100 feet in
front of you. It is the large domed, brick building.