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Indivisibles,
The GOP Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving millions
of people without access to abortion care.
We’ll keep this short: We have to fight back. That’s why we’re working
with Planned Parenthood on a massive mobilization TOMORROW -- and we need
you to join us. [ [link removed] ]Click here to find a Bans Off Our Bodies event
tomorrow, May 14, and sign up to attend.
Here are some important safety tips to review and share as you prepare for
Saturday's mobilizations:
* Follow the lead of local abortion orgs, funds, and clinics first: Seek
out, honor, and uplift local leadership, and those doing the
organizing for reproductive justice, safety, health, and access in
your local area and graciously receive and incorporate feedback from
above-mentioned communities.
* COVID-19 safety and precautions: We encourage participants in
#BansOffOurBodies events to wear masks and encourage social
distancing.
* Non-engagement with anti-abortion extremists, opposition members, or
other hostile individuals: Avoid engaging in conversation or any
verbal exchange with aggressive, hostile individuals. Participants
should be encouraged, if in an uncomfortable situation, to create
distance and notify security or a protest organizer. Only follow
organizing guidance from official protest organizers and be wary of
directions that are not coming from the organizers.
* Personal safety: Be careful about what you share about yourself/your
party and with whom. This includes social media (see Digital
surveillance and privacy below). Avoid wearing clothing or other items
hostile individuals could use to identify you, and cover visible
tattoos. Review your transportation plan to and from the event, and
let someone know where you’ll be, when you expect to be home and when
they should expect to hear from you after you’re back from the
in-person events.
* Digital surveillance and privacy: Review your privacy settings on
social media apps (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Adjust them to
keep your personal info more secure. Review any social media apps on
your phone to confirm that your location is turned off, and that your
profile is set to private. Turn off location services on your Maps /
Navigation systems. If you have your phone with you, do not connect to
unsecured wifi. If you can and feel comfortable doing so, when going
to in-person events, leave your phone at home so law enforcement can’t
track you. If you choose not to bring your phone with you, keep a list
of numbers with you in case of emergency, including at least one
person who is not at the event with you. Another one of those numbers
could be your local public defender’s office, legal aid organization,
or state bar referral resource.
* Legal resources: If you need to speak to an attorney for any reason,
you may call your local state bar association for an attorney
referral. If you'd like to speak to an attorney about a crime that
occurred during the protest, you may contact the [ [link removed] ]National Crime
Victims Bar Association to access resources and connect with legal
assistance in your area.
* Law enforcement: For more information about your rights, consult the
[ [link removed] ]National Lawyers Guild guide on police encounters (PDF).
Republicans are fighting to take us backwards and dismantle rights we’ve
had for decades -- and they know what they’re doing is massively
unpopular. This is our chance to showcase how strong the American people’s
support for abortion is. We’re glad you’re a part of the fight.
In solidarity,
Indivisible Team
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