City of San Diego Revokes Permit for US /Mexico Border
Demonstration
April 18. 2001
San Diego, CA - The City of San Diego has revoked the
permit for a non-violent demonstration in opposition to the
FTAA. The protest planned for Saturday April 21, at Border
Field State Park on the US / Mexico Border, is a show of
solidarity in opposition to the Free Trade Area of the
Americas and The Summit of the Americas. This is one of
three events planned for the weekend by the Anti - FTAA
coalition.
With only 72 hours until the planned action San Diego
organizers must scramble to find a peaceful resolution.
Local organizers plan a legal challenge. The city of San
Diego revoked the permit on a technicality. Now with
thousands of activists on the way, the fate of this
peaceful protest is uncertain. .
A citizen's right to Freedom of Speech is being suppressed.
Your support is needed and you can help by contacting the
following city agencies ASAP:
The City of San Diego Park Department Special Events office
telephone number is (858) 642-0407.
The Mayor's office (Dick Murphy) can be reached at (619)
236-6330 and the City Council is available at (619) 236-
6330.
The Sheriff's Office telephone number is (858) 565-5200
