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Grand Jury

This collection contains materials pertaining to the use of grand juries to repress political movements. Resources include historical context, what to do if the FBI shows up and principles of non-collaboration.

Documents

Police Repression: The US governments answer to the just struggle of opressed people for their democratic and human rights Police Repression: The US governments answer to the just struggle of opressed people for their democratic and human rights
Publisher: N.Y. Committee Against RepressionYear: 1978Format: MonographCollection: Grand Jury
Includes information on police murders and Police/FBI alliances
Repression in the Land of the Free Repression in the Land of the Free
Publisher: International Network Against New State RepressionFormat: MonographCollection: Grand Jury
Information to expose and resist the ever-growing attacks by the US government against progressive and revolutionary movements.
Common Sense Security: Tip Sheet for Staff Organizers Common Sense Security: Tip Sheet for Staff Organizers
Author: Sheila O'DonnelPublisher: Political Repression Project of the Center for Constitutional Rights; National Lawyers Guild Civil Liberties CommitteeFormat: FlyerCollection: Grand Jury
Useful suggestions to resist repressive techniques of the state, corporations and the right wing. Also suggestions if you are visited by the FBI.
Organizational rights: Tips on Surveillance and Security Organizational rights: Tips on Surveillance and Security
Publisher: Minnesota Coalition to Prevent Repressive Federal LegislationFormat: MonographCollection: Grand Jury
Factsheet on counteracting government surveillance.
If an Agent Knocks: Federal Investigators and Your Rights If an Agent Knocks: Federal Investigators and Your Rights
Publisher: Center for Constitutional RightsDate: 3/1985Volume Number: MarchFormat: MonographCollection: Grand Jury
Educational Pamphlet with Frequently Asked Questions about FBI and your rights.