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Shezza joins Outlaw to break down what people in movements need to know about protecting their privacy and navigating US law enforcement interactions while traveling, with a focus on airports and crossing international borders.

Shezza Abboushi Dallal is an attorney with the Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibillity (CLEAR) Project, which primarily aims to address the legal needs of Muslim and other communities nationwide that are particularly affected by so-called "national security" and "counterterrorism" policies and pratices.

See more of CLEAR's resources here: https://www.cunyclear.org/know-your-rights

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

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Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

On August 26, 2026, the US government designated Autistici/Inventati, Palestine Action, and Masar Badil as "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" groups. Shayana Kadidal, an attorney from the Center for Constitutional Rights, joins Outlaw to breakdown what you need to know about these designations and the sanctions that have been imposed.

Learn more:

Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project

Shirin Sinnar on Terrorism Law (Outlaw)

Everyone's a Terrorist with Michael Loadenthal (Outlaw)

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

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Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast

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Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

On this episode, hear Justice Forral from the "Spokane 3" talk about facing federal conspiracy charges and going to trial for protesting ICE's June 2025 detention of Cesar Alvarez Perez and Joswar Rodriguez Torres.

Learn more about the case: https://spokane3support.com/timeline-key-facts-and-events

Support info: https://spokane3support.com/support

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

Outlaw's first crossover episode with Live Like the World is Dying! This conversation covers the June 16, 2026 federal charges alleging a 15 person conspiracy to interfere with ICE activity during and after Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, and what it can teach us about solidarity and repression resilience.

Legal Defense Fund: https://chuffed.org/project/186570-minnesota-15-legal-defense-fund

Repression resilience resources: https://www.planline3.com/resources

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

Albert, a member of the DFW Support Committee and close friend of Prairieland defendants, joins Outlaw to break down what you need to know about the extreme sentences that came down on June 23, 2026 in the Prairieland case. Albert shares insight on lessons learned, why solidarity matters, and what comes next for these defendants in the fight for their freedom.

Learn more about Prairieland: Website, Support Committee Instagram, Defendant Fundraiser, Letter Writing Info

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

On this episode, movement media specialist and legal worker Kris Hermes joins Outlaw to talk anti-repression media strategy. We discuss why media is a critical tool for fighting political cases and what defendants and their support crews should consider when crafting their media approach.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

Prairieland - https://prairielanddefendants.com/ Instagram: @dfwsupportcommittes

RNC 2000 - Kris' book Crashing the Party https://www.crashingthepartythebook.com/

Support crews - Episode 14 of Outlaw

Working with media - A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" and "Outlaw: ICE Protest Repression Trends" *exclusively* on It Could Happen Here. Find these episodes here: https://linktr.ee/outlawpod

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social & Substack @outlawpodcast

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

On this episode, Kez from Atlanta Jail Support joins Outlaw to dig into two anti-repression tools: support crews and spokescouncils. Hear lessons from how they were used to support the Stop Cop City RICO 61 and tips for forming successful support crews and spokescouncils.

Check out A Tilted Guide to Being a Defendant by the Tilted Scales Collective (Hardcopy & PDF) - https://libcom.org/article/tilted-guide-being-defendant-guide-criminal-legal-system-radicals Order here: https://www.akpress.org/a-tilted-guide-to-being-a-defendant.html

Learn more about Stop Cop City / Defend the Atlanta Forest: linktr.ee/stopcopcitylinks

Weelaunee Arrestee Fundraisers: https://linktr.ee/weelauneearresteefundraisers

Stay plugged in to anti-repression work in Atlanta: Follow Fire Ant Movement Defense on Instagram @fireantmovementdefense

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

On July 4th, 2025, protestors gathered to hold a noise demonstration in solidarity with ICE detainees outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Since then, 19 people have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the demonstration. In March 2026, a jury in Fort Worth, Texas, found nine of these defendants guilty on serious federal charges--they're now facing 10 years to life. On this episode, Lydia, wife of defendant Autumn Hill, and Lee, a support committee member, join Outlaw to reflect on the trial, support organizing, and why you need to know about this case.

Learn more about Prairieland: Website, Support Committee Instagram, Defendant Fundraiser, Letter Writing Info

Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts & Spotify

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned.

At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is needed.

Xinachtli

***Phone Blast Instructions (Hyperlinked)***

https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/

Jakhi

https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity

https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/

MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) Solidarity

https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/

Read: Murder by Pepper Spray: Remembering Jamel Floyd on the Third Anniversary of His Death at the Hands of Brooklyn Prison Guards (Indypendent)

Read: Lockdowns, Violence, and "Barbaric Conditions" in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees (The Appeal)

Read: Muslim Men Rounded Up and Tortured Post-9/11 at MDC

Tarek

https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/

Casey

https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/

Shine

https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite

https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

What's the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline? When should someone call it? What will happen what they do? On this episode, movement lawyer Mo Meltzer-Cohen breaks down what you need to know about the hotline and key insights about trends in federal repression.

Hotline Number: 212-679-2811

Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf

Learn more from Mo about legal repression:

Final Straw Radio: The Implications of Trumps War on "Antifa" (with Moira Metlzer-Cohen)

Final Straw Radio: Mo on Knowing Your Rights and Risks with the Police

Pal/Al-Awda NY Know Your Rights with Moira Meltzer-Cohen

Live Like the World Is Dying: Mo on Grand Juries

CUNY CLEAR

Website: https://www.cunyclear.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/

Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline:

"If you are approached by federal law enforcement, don't be afraid to alert your community, and remember:

• You do not have to let them into your house without a warrant.
• You have no obligation to speak to law enforcement or answer their questions, and it can be dangerous to do so.
• It is a crime to lie to federal agents.
• Instead, you can invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and your Sixth Amendment right to counsel, by saying:

"I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer. Please leave your name and number, and a lawyer will call you."

• You can also call the National Lawyers Guild federal repression hotline at 212-679-2811, for a free, privileged consultation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities, and to be connected with appropriate legal resources in your jurisdiction.

We keep us safe!"

Stay in touch!

Follow Outlaw on Instagram @outlaw.pod & Bluesky @outlawpod.bsky.social

Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to [email protected]

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones)

Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here.

Cover Image by Mon M.

As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.