IRTF Cleveland

Within a few months after that horrific tragedy, people of faith and conscience in Cleveland founded IRTF as a way to carry forward their legacy—taking action in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized communities as they struggle for peace, dignity, and justice.

We will mark the 45th anniversary of the sacrifice of four US women in El Salvador. Jean Donovan and Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel (from Cleveland) brutally killed alongside Maryknoll Sisters Ita Ford and Maura Clarke by US-trained and funded military in El Salvador.

The 4th year of the “State of Exception,” has led to more than 400 deaths among the 90k+ incarcerated in a massive arrest sweep by police+military, which includes the indefinite detention of political dissidents. El Salvador now has the highest incarceration rate in the world, even more than the US.

Sebastián Torogós will talk about the incredible challenges facing the people of El Salvador and the connection to their collective memory of the war years of the 1970s and ‘80s. The country is experiencing its most severe threats to democracy since the civil war ended in 1992.

Art and Historical Memory Sunday, November 9, 2025 45th Annual Human Rights Banquet Commemoration of the Martyrs 4-8pm (6pm HYBRID program) In-person and ONLINE - 2592 West 14th St. Cleveland, OH 44113 Guests from Radio Venceremos, Los Torogoces de Morazan, El Salvador more info at: tinyurl.com/artmemorycommemoration childcare available, wheelchair accessible building LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION: -will be available (Spanish to English). -Inquire about our virtual option for the presentation and music performance. SCHEDULE: Come for any/all of the event: 4pm social hour; 5:30pm interfaith ceremony and guest speaker; 7pm Central American dinner TICKETS: Reserved seats: $45 Group tables for 8 or more: $40 per person ($320 for a table) Walk-ins: $50 at the door | Online only: $15 (Suggested donations)

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, we will commemorate the lives of human rights defenders in Central America and Colombia lost this past year for their brave outspokenness against injustices in their communities. Our guest speaker (and music performer) is Sebastián Torogós

Israel intercepts almost all flotilla vessels trying to reach Gaza | CNN Israel’s navy boarded vessels aiming to break the country’s blockade of Gaza, detaining dozens of people including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. But the Global Sumud Flotilla says some ship...

The situation in Gaza is dire. People of all walks of life, including my constituent Philip Tottenham have come together to deliver humanitarian aid. After being intercepted by the Israeli government, it's imperative all are safe, treated humanely, and released promptly. Aid must reach Gaza.

Tort's mother, Belkis, is trying to raise money for two families in Venezuela. They are struggling to get by and desperately need medications. If you are able to help, any amount will make a difference. Her goal is to raise $500.
Venmo @Belkis-Teran
Cash App @atljusticealliance

So. Drunk white ppl in Cincinnati get their a$$es kicked after hurling racial slurs at Black ppl + kicking a car. 7 Black people charged w felonies while white people claim victimhood. It takes weeks to charge just 1 white man w a misdemeanor.

www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...

Meanwhile...

Open Security Mapping Project Open Security Mapping Project has 3 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

New today: soft-launch of "Open Security Mapping Project" for documenting ICE detention facilities. Includes web scraper and data on 117 facilities, all open source. Covers ICE .gov, Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap +Wikidata.
github.com/Open-Securit... -main info
github.com/Open-Securit... -Python scraper

“How to Report ICE” zines now available for these areas:

NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
All of Massachusetts

I will add more as I get them done.
Download them to print here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Border Patrol at a Home Depot in Los Angeles days after the 9th circuit affirmed a court order that purports to block this exact behavior. They don't even know who they're chasing! This is insane. Send them all to jail.

Rolling Stone lays it bare - Ohio Immigrant Alliance Ayman Soliman was a beloved Children’s Hospital chaplain known for comforting the parents of dying kids The U.S. government wants to deport him. Asawin Suebsaeng at Rolling Stone is out...

@swin24.bsky.social Rolling Stone spells out exactly what you need to know about Ayman Soliman. He’s the guy you want by your side in your darkest hour.

And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman

Part of the trump administration’s case in court right now appears to be that the Muslim brotherhood has also done a lot of charity and social programs to build support and show an altruistic side, so don’t be fooled by Ayman Soliman being so nice and generous to Ohioans which…. Boy……

ICE vehicle getting towed at St John's hospital (Oxnard, CA) ✊🏽

Cop City RICO trials: Ayla King day 1 live thread

The government just ended my ability to even apply to medical school, it’s no longer an option because private student loans would lead to absolute financial ruin. All of my work for the past 5-8 year... TikTok video by Lauren Steiner, MS

My FYP is video after video of pre-med students explaining how the big bill’s student loan cap will make it impossible for them to afford med school. Experts were already predicting a doctor shortage to the tune of 86k by 2036. This will make it exponentially worst. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hFxfBL/

Urgent: Help Priscilla Stay Housed While Fighting for Justice She’s behind on rent and needs community support now more than ever.

My support crew is helping me through, but today, on the first of July, *I am officially a month behind in rent.* Though I am in a very tough spot, I am lucky to have been adopted into the fiscal sponsorship program of @irtf.bsky.social.

Read the update: bit.ly/4l7rb9l

NPR Migrants Captured In Libya Say They End Up Sold As Slaves March 21, 2018 6:27 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Ruth Sherlock, Lama Al-Arian

Today the GOP justices on the Supreme Court endorsed migrants being sold into slavery.

They'll claim otherwise, but that's the reality — today's decision permits Trump to send people from countries around the world to any global hellhole that accepts a U.S. financial incentive.

Support Priscilla! In the largest political RICO case in U.S. history, activist and artist Priscilla Grim faces baseless charges for opposing Cop City. Arrested during a peaceful protest, she now battles criminalization...

Hi, I’m Priscilla Grim. I’m a mother, artist, and longtime organizer. I’m also one of 61 people facing extreme RICO charges in Georgia for protesting Cop City.

It’s been 2 years. The state is still coming for me.
👉 supportpriscilla.org
#StopCopCity #HelloComrade

Warehouse and shipping workers are standing up to ICE.

If you’re in the industry, consider signing their pledge to fight back against inhumane workplace raids.

form.jotform.com/251684939561...

an easy disguise: all you’d need are some black masks

Reps. Riley & Simon lead House freshmen in push for trade policy that supports working people:

riley.house.gov/media/press-...

Live: Chicago City Council passes 'snap curfew' ordinance • The TRiiBE Today, the Chicago City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would give the Chicago Police superintendent sole authority to enact a “snap curfew."

NEW — In a 27-22 vote, the Chicago City Council passes the controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, which will give the police superintendent the sole authority to enact a curfew — anytime, anywhere — with a 30-minute notice.

thetriibe.com/2025/06/live...

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.

Robert, for the 6-3 court, holds that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny under equal protection and passes rational basis review. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

ICE agents just got extremely physical with protesters, detained what looked like four people and took them inside the building.

Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.

Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.

Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.

LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.

Just got tear gassed, alongside another few hundred Angelinos. There were clearly no provocation, protestor violence, or risk to the police. Just senseless violence to intimidate us

Los Angeles, CA -

A group of uniformed personnel stationed in front of courthouse. Someone laid flowers in front of them.

🇮🇱❗️🇮🇷 Israel has eliminated at least 20 Iranian military commanders and plans the operation to last at least 14 days, — Reuters