WHAT: Political Prisoner Letter-writing
WHEN: Saturday, June 7th, 2025 2:00-5:00pm
WHERE: Interference Archive – 314 7th Street, Brooklyn, 11215
COST: FREE (Donations to cover the cost of stamps greatly appreciated)

While Memorial Day will be in the rearview, leaving a lot of folks still eating leftovers after firing up the grill–more likely in celebration of a day off from their shitty jobs than to memorialize anything, NYC ABC turns our thoughts to those who were captured or died fighting for the movement(s). Join us as we respond to the June 11th call for solidarity with long term anarchist political prisoners, while recognizing the history
of this day by including earth and animal liberation prisoners. In addition to encouraging people to write to those captured by the state, we hold space for those we have lost in recent decades from those movements.

From the June 11th call:
“Spring is unfolding, and the time has again come to look towards June 11th, the International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and Long-term Anarchist prisoners. While our celebration of this day is to lend attention to Marius and other anarchist prisoners at risk of being forgotten because of their long sentences, we’re also continually
thinking about how to emphasize how integral prisoners are, and an anti-prison struggle as a whole is, on our path towards freedom.”

In case you’re joining us having never written to a political prisoner or prisoners of war, we’ve got a handy set of guidelines to make it easy and fun, demystifying elements that might otherwise feel stressful or intimidating. You can check check those guidelines out at https://nycabc.wordpress.com/write-a-letter

Writing a letter to a political prisoner or prisoner of war is a concrete way to support those imprisoned for their political struggles. A letter is a simple way to brighten someone’s day in prison by creating human interaction and communication– something prisons attempt to destroy.

Beyond that, writing keeps prisoners connected to the communities and
movements of which they are a part, allowing them to provide insights and stay up to date.
Writing to prisoners is not charity, as we on the outside have as much to gain from these relationships as the prisoners. Knowing the importance of letter writing is crucial. Prisons are very lonely, isolating, and disconnected places. Any sort of bridge from the outside world is greatly appreciated.

With that in mind, avoid feeling intimidated, especially about writing to someone you do not know. And if possible, try and be a consistent pen pal.

An Update from the Jack Support Crew

On Monday, May 5, Jack attended his scheduled court appearance. This hearing was intended to hear his final plea, but the judge has yet to rule on any of the motions and the proceedings remain stalled.

Prosecutors say a jury trial is a last resort. Once again, the fate of his life is kicked down the line to yet another court appearance. He is expected in court again at the end of June, where his final plea and trial date is set.

Morale was high on May 5 as a support rally outside of the court house with banners, music, chanting, news crews, yard signs and donuts. Jack’s court case continues to move slowly and without much clarity, typical of court processes in the US.

Notes of gratitude:
Jack is able to go to evening events again as his curfew was extended to 11 pm.
Jack’s first child is expected in the early weeks of June and he will get to be there with his lovely partner as she delivers.

Letters of support mean so much to Jack during this time. Over the last six months, he has received hundreds of letters from all around the world, and he carefully reads each one. His gratitude is unending for everyone that takes the time to send him sweet messages of support. If you or anyone in your crew would like to write to Jack, please email [email protected]

Huge thanks to everyone who has thrown a fundraiser for Jack, without y’all we couldn’t afford a robust legal defense and we appreciate it!!!

For more information, see https://www.freejack.co/

[Read the 2025 call for the June 11th International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason & All Long-Term Anarchist Prisoners at https://june11.noblogs.org/2025-call/ ]

Greetings and Gratitude to my community,

I want to begin with thanking everyone who wrote a support letter or went to a support event this past year- thank you so much! I know that your solidarity connects incarcerated resisters with so much strength and love. I wish I could have replied to every letter I received – and I will be adding several new contacts to my correspondence list and writing back as much as I can…..This year has been a tough one for me. My twelve-years-long gender-affirming surgery quest was abruptly torpedoed by an administration whose sole mission has been hate and division. On the verge of surgery, successfully integrated into a predominantly-male identified prison population (for years) – I was unceremoniously kidnapped and thrown into the SHU due to an Executive Order making my gender illegal and erasing my rights as a citizen. Since then, I have been transferred to a predominantly female-identified prison population at the Federal Satellite Low in Danbury, Connecticut. It’s been an adjustment socially, but my community here has been very welcoming and affirming. I work as a peer support for an integrated program treating trauma and addiction. That feels meaningful, as so many people lose control over their lives, and often even their very lives, because of untreated addiction problems. I really feel that the international epidemic has at its heart the sense of despair and alienation that so many feel right now.

It’s been an intense year for all communities of resistance – whether we were focusing on the war on Gaza or the war on immigrants. We have been hard-pressed to provide support to those among us who have been damaged by the increasing attacks on women, immigrants, as well as transgender and queer people. The past six months have been a military march backward in human evolution as even the most basic social agreements on the rights of individuals in a society have been violated time and again. Rights guaranteed at the signing of the Magna Carta – rights that were at the heart of the conflict between England and the former colonies, are being systematically disemboweled. It has been said that if we do not learn from history, then we are doomed to repeat it. We have seen the onset of fascism before, and should recognize it now. So…these times are a challenge to any who desire real freedom, who passionately espouse justice and who honor and respect human dignity – and who persist in the belief that we are responsible for each other and to each other and our shared home, this Earth. The strength to face this challenge will come from solidarity…this is always our secret weapon against the venal brutalities of fascism.

Persist and Resist!
Love and Solidarity, Marius Mason

Write to:
Marie Mason #04672-061
FCI Danbury
Route 37
Danbury, CT 06811

As the domestic terrorism accusations grow across the United States, from Tesla dealerships to beach artists, I am forced to narrow focus on my fight against outrageous charges in a world sinking further into the mayhem and madness of fascism. The latest RICO hearing in Fulton County Court last week made one thing crystal clear: the state is scrambling to save face. But the accused, like myself among the Stop Cop City / ATL 61 and our supporters across the United States, are watching—and we will not be silenced.

I’m taking a quick break to let you know I need real help this month. I estimated I needed $700 to pay my rent, but it is actually $1375. Utilities bills hit me before we left for Atlanta last week. I also want to print a new run of fanzines to sell in my legal defense shop. Any help is appreciated. Until my charges are dropped, it is very hard for me to secure paid work. THANK YOU for being a part of my future.

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Judge Farmer wants to push ahead with trials starting in June, severing all the cases from each other and dividing the co-defendants into groups of five. Dozens of people are being railroaded with politically motivated RICO charges for daring to use free speech to protect a forest and the surrounding community against the bloodthirst of carceral capitalism. Last week, the courtroom was packed with lawyers calling out the state’s incompetence and chaosmaking. 🌀 Collective Defense Under Attack Judge Farmer wants every defendant to file their own motions—no sign-ons, no collective filings. He says it’s for “efficiency” but then admits it’s just how his brain works. This is an attempt to splinter a movement. Divide, delay, disorient. But guess what? Solidarity isn’t that easy to shred. I invite you to watch the entire trial on YouTube or browse through the highlights outlined below.

🧾 Discovery Disaster The state dumped 57 gigabytes of new “discovery” on defense counsel. Corrupted files, no timestamps, disorganized—this is standard now. Attorneys raised real concerns about having time to review this mess before filing motions by May 30. Judge Farmer said to hold those extension requests for later. Translation: sink or swim. 📞 Fowler’s Meltdown Prosecutor John Fowler had a courtroom tantrum over defense attorney Matt Bass supposedly calling him “26 times in five minutes.” (Hysterical!) Judge Farmer had to tell him to stop yelling about being gaslit during a procedural hearing. The court laughed. Fowler sulked. Judge Farmer stated, “Your phone will be ringing off the hook, Mr. Fowler. You’d better pick up.” The room erupted into laughter. 💻 Illegal Surveillance Reminder Don Samuels (Marlon Kautz’s lawyer and a L.E.G.E.N.D.) reminded the court that the state illegally viewed and distributed privileged emails among the defendants and even to other agencies. A “taint team” was ordered to fix it—but surprise, they haven’t. And now they are supposed to prep for a June trial? 🧩 Trial Groupings & Power Plays Judge Farmer tried to give the prosecution grouping power, but one defense lawyer pushed back, arguing Farmer had the authority. It’s not resolved yet, but this moment could determine how trials unfold and whether the state gets to shape the narrative. 🛑 Speedy Trial Shuffle Ayla King’s attorney made a confusing argument about their speedy trial motion—it might push their trial date past others. This is more evidence that the court’s schedule is unraveling. 🧠 Gardner Fights for Collective Motions Another defendant’s lawyer, John Gardner, smartly opposed the idea of “individualized motions only.” He moved Farmer to concede: yes, some motions that affect all defendants should be heard before anyone’s tried. This is about the right to a collective defense—especially crucial in a politically targeted case like this. 📅 No Written Orders Yet Farmer talked about setting final deadlines and issuing written orders—but none were confirmed. With more discovery likely coming (yes, more), June trials seem like a fantasy. 🧠 Final Thoughts: This whole thing stinks of repression, confusion, and delay. The state is overwhelmed. The judge is frustrated. The defense is forced to do acrobatics just to get basic information and file motions on time. This isn’t justice—it’s a political circus. Next steps:📅 May 30 – deadline for all defense motions (for now)💾 57 GB of evidence to review⚖️ Possibly more discovery drops incoming🧷 Trials “maybe” in June—but don’t hold your breath Stay ready. Stay loud. The world is watching Atlanta. Thank you for sticking with me. In solidarity and hope, Priscilla (and Comrade Heather) PS: Help demand these bogus charges are dropped!   📞 Call, fax, or email Georgia Attorney General Chris CarrDial +1 (404) 656-8733 and tell him: we won’t let our people be punished for protecting forest life.Email: [email protected]: (404) 657-8733 Script for your communications: “Hello, I am calling to demand that Attorney General Chris Carr drop all charges against the 61 stop cop city RICO defendants. Civil rights and legal experts have widely condemned the charges as baseless and an attack on constitutional rights. I want to remind the Attorney General’s Office how expensive trials like this are for Georgia’s taxpayers (and voters) who elected Chris Carr and do not want to see their tax dollars wasted on prosecuting constitutionally protected activity. Dropping all charges will benefit all parties involved. Many people across the state and the country care about and support the 61 defendants and stand against the criminalization of social movements. The country is watching, and we urge you to drop all charges immediately. Thank you.”

PPS: If you have resources to spare, other forest defenders need financial support.Check out the Weelaunee Arrestees Linktree to support others. The first of every month is usually the most critical for all listed because needing to pay rent does not stop, even in the face of political repression. Any amount you give to those listed will support the brave warriors of Stop Cop City.

Gift a Forest Defender

Our friend, mother, artist, and comrade Priscilla Grim is one of 61 people facing RICO charges in Georgia for resisting the destruction of the Weelaunee Forest and the violent expansion of the police state known as Cop City. This is a coordinated attack on our right to organize, protest, and dream of a livable future. On Wednesday, May 14, Priscilla and her co-defendants will appear in court at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. This legal assault is part of a national wave of repression — designed to chill dissent and scare us into silence. But we know that when we show up for each other, we keep each other safe.We’re calling for a Day of Solidarity with the Stop Cop City 61. Here’s how you can plug in:  Call, fax, or email Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr Demand he drop these bogus charges. Dial +1 (404) 656-8733 and tell him: we won’t let our people be punished for protecting forest life. Email: [email protected] Fax: (404) 657-8733 Script for your communications: “Hello, I am calling to demand that Attorney General Chris Carr drop all charges against the 61 stop cop city RICO defendants. Civil rights and legal experts have widely condemned the charges as baseless and an attack on constitutional rights. I want to remind the Attorney General’s Office how expensive trials like this are for Georgia’s taxpayers (and voters) who elected Chris Carr and do not want to see their tax dollars wasted on prosecuting constitutionally protected activity. Dropping all charges will benefit all parties involved. Many people across the state and the country care about and support the 61 defendants and stand against the criminalization of social movements. The country is watching, and we urge you to drop all charges immediately. Thank you.”  Rally Outside the Courthouse If you’re in or near Atlanta, show up at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, outside Fulton County Courthouse. Let’s pack the space and make it clear: the movement is watching.  Flyer to share  Take Local Action Banner drops, posters, sidewalk chalk, zines — speak the truth where you live. Let your neighbors know: the Stop Cop City 61 are not alone.  Resources here  Donate to Priscilla’s Legal Defense Fund Court dates mean travel, legal fees, missed work, and mounting costs. Help Priscilla keep fighting; she still needs to pay rent this month, she is $700 short after setting up travel to Atlanta.

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**If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please send a message to [email protected], and we will put you in touch with the organization now fiscally sponsoring Priscilla (but we need a bit more time to set up the giving portal).  Organize Your Group to Sign On Unions, collectives, faith groups, and mutual aid crews, please sign the statement of solidarity and raise your voice.  Sign on here  Stay Informed This isn’t just about Atlanta. It’s about all of us.  Get updates The state is trying to make an example of Priscilla and her co-defendants. But we won’t let them stand alone. Spread the word, bring your people, and let’s build a wall of solidarity they can’t bulldoze.For Priscilla. For Weelaunee. For all of us. — Support Crew for Priscilla Grim and the Stop Cop City 61