Join us for events marking 20 years of GuantánamoDecember 27, 2021An anthology, a digital art exhibition, a panel discussion, and a staff reflection on two decades of fighting to close the prison.
On the Passing of Desmond Tutu: He Embodied A Fierce, Love-Based, Universalist Fight for Liberation December 28, 2021He was a beacon to people fighting for justice – and a palpable threat to their oppressors
Remembering Archbishop Desmond TutuJanuary 6, 2022While no one can replace him, we should all strive to live up to his example
Join us this week for events marking 20 years of GuantánamoJanuary 10, 2022A virtual rally, a webinar, an anthology, a digital art exhibition, and a staff reflection on two decades of fighting to close the prison
As Guantánamo turns 20, all Biden needs to shut it down is political willJanuary 20, 2022In the name of our clients still there, we call on President Biden to fulfill his pledge to shut it down
Mark your calendars! You’re invited to “Remaking the Exceptional: Tea, Torture, and Reparations | Chicago to Guantánamo”January 27, 2022The exhibition explores themes of torture and reparations through works by torture survivors, artists, and activists
Black History Month — Black Rage: Protecting Love, Power, and RevolutionFebruary 4, 2022We honor Black rage and commit to protecting the love-fueled fury that helps us fashion the world we deserve.
Court finds continued systemic constitutional violations in California prisonsFebruary 8, 2022The ruling extends a historic 2015 settlement agreement to end indefinite solitary confinement in California prisons.
Guantánamo torture survivor Mohammed al-Qahtani cleared for transfer!February 18, 2022We are hopeful that Mohammed’s torment will be lessened when he is in the care of trusted psychiatrists and has support from his family.
Muslim, Arab, South Asian men rounded up and abused after 9/11 continue fight for day in courtFebruary 23, 2022In the days after 9/11, dozens of men faced systemic abuse at the MDC due to their race, religion, immigration status, and ethnicity.
