Political Prisoners
There is no standardized definition to describe a political prisoners. Here are two good definitions:
Political Prisoner- A man or woman who is imprisoned, either awaiting trail, serving a sentence or in any other status, who is incarcerated by reason of acts, associations or beliefs in favor of self-determination for racially, sexually and nationally oppressed peoples, against United States foreign and military policy, or domestic policy of the United States or its corporations which contribute to the impoverishment, suffering and repression of poor and working people and racially and nationally oppressed peoples.
The term political prisoner is not limited to those who are incarcerated merely for holding beliefs or having political affiliations. It encompasses those who have taken actions, either symbolic or tactical, which violate laws of the United States in pursuit of their political goals. The term political prisoner is used generically to include those who describe themselves as Prisoners of War and demand treatment under the Geneva Convention Protocols I and II.
Political Prisoner- A term describing anyone who is incarcerated by reason of his or her committment to struggle against injustices committed against the people by the United States, including racism, inequitable distribution of wealth and failure to provide a descent standard of living for all of its children, the genocide of indigenous peoples and cultures, colonialism, nuclear militarism, and support for anti-democratic and repressive regimes across the world.
Political Prisoner- A man or woman who is imprisoned, either awaiting trail, serving a sentence or in any other status, who is incarcerated by reason of acts, associations or beliefs in favor of self-determination for racially, sexually and nationally oppressed peoples, against United States foreign and military policy, or domestic policy of the United States or its corporations which contribute to the impoverishment, suffering and repression of poor and working people and racially and nationally oppressed peoples.
The term political prisoner is not limited to those who are incarcerated merely for holding beliefs or having political affiliations. It encompasses those who have taken actions, either symbolic or tactical, which violate laws of the United States in pursuit of their political goals. The term political prisoner is used generically to include those who describe themselves as Prisoners of War and demand treatment under the Geneva Convention Protocols I and II.
Political Prisoner- A term describing anyone who is incarcerated by reason of his or her committment to struggle against injustices committed against the people by the United States, including racism, inequitable distribution of wealth and failure to provide a descent standard of living for all of its children, the genocide of indigenous peoples and cultures, colonialism, nuclear militarism, and support for anti-democratic and repressive regimes across the world.
Documents
Political Prisoners and POWs in the United States
A list of names and addresses of political prisoners and pows being held in the United States.
Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War in the United States Petitioners- Against- The Government of the United States of America: Summary of Charges
Document containing the charges against the US government in the Tribunal
International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights
Publisher: United Nations General AssemblyDate: 12/16/1966Volume Number: 16-DecFormat: Government DocumentCollection: 1990 Tribunal
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI) of 16 December 1966.
The Situation of Political/POW Prisoners in the US: Violations of Human Rights
Pamphlet on the upcoming content and schedule of the conference.
1990 Tribunal Fundraiser and Registration Letter
Packet containing general and registration information concerning the 1990 Tribunal.
Dr. Luis Nieves Falcon letter to supporters
Letter asking for assistance dissiminating information about the conference.
Jamil A. Al-Amin Hunted for Bad Rap
The Truth About Imam jamil Abdullah Al-Amin
Al-Amin Tape Shows Officers Searched for Wounded Gunman
Publisher: Atlanta JournalDate: 5/25/2000Volume Number: 25-MayFormat: MonographCollection: Jamil Al-Amin
