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Blue Triangle Network, Statement on the Arrest of Professor Sami Al-Arian (2/20)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and PeaceFeb. 20, 2003 Statement by the on the Arrest of Professor Sami Al-ArianBlue Triangle Network The Blue Triangle Network expresses grave concern over the arrest of Professor Sami Al-Arian in Tampa, Florida and four others on terrorism-related allegations. Professor Al-Arian has undertaken a hunger[Read More…]
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Open Letter regarding Dr. Sami al-Arian, Justice, Civil Liberties (8/21)
An Open Letter regarding Dr. Sami al-Arian, Justice, Civil Libertiesand Human Rights.American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), North Central Florida ChapterAug 21, 2003Contact: Charles Willett352-378-6763 Gainesville, FL–From: American Civil Liberties UnionNorth Central Florida Chapter Today, with the controversy surrounding reasons given for war inIraq, we are being reminded that a political[Read More…]
Muslim Students Association, Press Release (2/21)
Muslim Student Response to Recent ArrestsMuslim Students Association http://www.msa-national.org/media/pressreleases/022503.html Tampa- February 21, 2003 Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentleman. Thank you for coming on such short notice. We greet you with the Islamic words, Assalamu Alaikum, Peace be upon you. We first begin by stating that we do not speak on[Read More…]
Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, Press Release (2/20)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and PeaceFeb. 20, 2003 Muslims Question Timing, Intent Behind Arrest of Muslim ProfessorMuslim American Society Freedom Foundation(Washington, DC – 2/20/2003) In a statement released today, the Muslim American Society (MAS) said that this morning’s arrest of a Florida Muslim professor spoke more to the government’s[Read More…]
Claim vs. Fact
Fact Sheet: The Case of Dr. Al-Arian, et al The case of Dr. Sami Al-Arian and his co-defendants, Sameeh Hammoudeh, Hatim Fariz, and Ghassan Ballut has far-reaching implications for political rights and for the Muslim community as a whole. Unfortunately, many ordinary citizens have been intimidated from speaking out or[Read More…]
Dr. Al-Arian To Be Sent Back to Coleman (10/31)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Oct. 31, 2004Dr. Al-Arian To Be Sent Back to Coleman Dr. Sami Al-Arian, who has been at a local jail in Tampa, Florida for a few weeks, is due to be sent back to Coleman Federal Penitentiary in Coleman, Florida (75 miles north[Read More…]
Dr. Al-Arian to be Moved this Week (11/15)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Juctice and Peace Nov. 15, 2004 Dr. Al-Arian to be Moved this Week Dr. Sami Al-Arian is scheduled to be sent back to the horrible conditions at Coleman Federal Penitentiary sometime this week. His return, previously scheduled for Nov. 2, was delayed slightly. It is possible[Read More…]
Dr. Al-Arian Moved to Coleman Today (12/7)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace Dec. 7, 2004Dr. Al-Arian Moved to Coleman Today Tampa– Sadly, today Dr. Sami Al-Arian and Sameeh Hammoudeh were moved from Orient Road jail (a local facility near their family in Tampa) to the maximum security wing of Coleman Federal Penitentiary, 75 miles away.[Read More…]
Mistreatment of Dr. Al-Arian Continues (9/28)
Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace September 28, 2006 Mistreatment of Dr. Al-Arian Continues Tampa- Despite a mutual agreement reached in May of this year to conclude the case against him, and the agreement of the Justice Department in Tampa that his immediate deportation was in the best interest[Read More…]
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