Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS)

W4G continues our Black August practice. Read the statement of Jakhi McCray, who is facing federal charges for allegedly setting fire to 10 police vehicles of the 83rd precinct in Brooklyn, New York on June 12, 2025. archive.org/details/jakh...
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Federal judge orders closure of Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail Judge’s order finds jail, which has attracted waves of criticism, was causing severe harm to Florida Everglades

Protect the environment. Protect laws protecting the environment. Thanks to @biologicaldiversity.org @foreverglades.bsky.social & the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida::

Supporting MAPS, Supporting Prisoners An ongoing fundraiser to help MAPS continue publishing and distributing our quarterly newsletter of abolitionist writings to ~200 prisoners in Michigan and beyond. Our newsletter is free for prisoners...

For the last seven years, we've been publishing, printing, and distributing our newsletter to folks held captive by the state of Michigan and beyond. Please consider boosting and or donating to our fundraiser to sustain this work in the future. Thank you!

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The Opening Statement – Spring 2025 Abolitionist greetings and happy summer!

Our spring 2025 issue theme is the “F” word: fascism. Besides selections from George Jackson’s writings, this issue features an interview by MAPS with Alberto Toscano, and an article about the history of the Hands Off Ethiopia Movement by friend of MAPS, A.D.

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Gaza, where bread means life — and death Amid the many tragedies in Gaza, far too many go untold. We must not forget those who lost their lives while simply trying to get a loaf of bread or a sack of flour.

Amid the many tragedies in Gaza, far too many go untold. We must not forget those who lost their lives while simply trying to get a loaf of bread or a sack of flour.

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US President Donald Trump says he would like to “just clean out” Gaza, urging Egypt and Jordan to take in more Palestinians from the coastal enclave aje.io/zp2iaa

On Mescalero Apache Tribe letterhead: MESCALERO Apache Tribe P.O. Box 227 108 Central Avenue Mescalero, New Mexico 88340 TRIBE Office: (575) 464-4494 Fax: (575) 464-9220 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT THORA WALSH-PADILLA ON IMMIGRATION INCIDENT INVOLVING A TRIBAL MEMBER As of 3:45 PM this afternoon, the Tribe verified only a single incident where an ICE January 23, 2025 Mescalero, NM Last night and throughout the day today, I received multiple calls from concerned Mescalero Apache Tribal Members in relation to rumors of incidents involving Tribal Members and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. agent questioned a Tribal Member in a public place in Ruidoso. This incident occurred yesterday. ICE agents began questioning a family standing in line in front of the Tribal member. The family was escorted outside. Then, an ICE agent still inside the public place approached the Tribal Member in Spanish. The Tribal Member responded by stating the Tribal Member spoke English. The ICE agent asked the Tribal Member for a passport. The Tribal Member presented a picture of a New Mexico Driver's License and a Tribal identification card. The ICE agent did not continue questions at this point and exited. While this is the only incident we have been able to verify. Tribal leadership is actively working with the New Mexico Congressional Delegation to ensure that the rights of Tribal Members are protected. To be safe, be aware of your surroundings, let family members/friends know where you are, and keep identification with you at all times. If possible, then carry multiple forms of identification (driver's license, state-issued identification card, Tribal identification card, Certificate of Indian Blood, etc.). Thora Walsh-Padilla President

ICE is trying to deport Native American people to Mexico. This one from the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

That's right. People indigenous to the United States, tribal members. ICE is trying to remove them from the US.

This is the second verified incident I've heard about.

We were here 1st.
#ICE

Occupied Palestine: Released prisoner Wael Al-Jaghoub to Al-Mayadeen: What is happening inside the occupation’s captivity is a complete war crime of starvation, torture, assaults, and deprivation of treatment

“Mom, I’m out of prison, Mom.”

After 23 years in captivity, freed Palestinian captive Muhammad Zayed from Beit Liqya visits the grave of his mother, who passed away during his imprisonment, after his release in the exchange deal today.

YouTube video by Middle East Eye Released prisoner Abla Saadat recounts ‘inhumane’ conditions at Israeli prison

Released prisoner Abla Saadat recounts ‘inhumane’ conditions at Israeli prison #FreePalestine

Saadat was arrested by Israeli forces in September 2024 and spent 12 days in solitary confinement.

It’s happening here in Michigan. Our democratic AG has been accused repeatedly of it.

TO REPEAT: GUARDS AND STAFF CONTROL THE PRISON DOPE TRADE.

Book bans and mail digitization are about surveillance and controlling minds, not dope.

Michigan prisoner plunges to his death in 4th similar fatal incident since 2020 The Free Press asked the Corrections Department in January whether they were looking at ways to prevent such incidents and received no direct answer.

every death behind bars is murder by the state
RIP Wesley Snyder

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Just Some of the Problems That Plague the Prison Industrial Complex Editor’s note: These short texts were submitted anonymously by an incarcerated Michigander. As I sit and watch the deterioration of the prison industrial complex here in Michigan, I’m s…

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From Crisis to Collapse? The staffing crisis is an opportunity to examine some of the key dynamics playing out in Michigan prisons today and to reflect on the implications for abolitionist strategy and prisoner solidarity …

we made another zine, you should read it michiganabolition.org/2024/12/27/f...

"evergreen" because ppl keep on using that metric to make rhetorical points

All these people and so much of our food will be impacted by this dangerous air. This is going to reverberate for a long time. 😢

also "fun" to see that the evergreen genre of tweet that says "can you believe this oppressive thing is happening in America, what are we, a bunch of ASIANS?!" is alive and well on this application too

Please consider donating to Crips for eSIMs for Gaza to help keep folx there connected!

ACLU FOIA Litigation Continues to Disclose ICE Proposals to Expand Immigration Detention Nationwide | American Civil Liberties Union More Information Disclosed as President-elect Donald Trump Prepares to Enact Mass Deportations on Day One

"New documents confirm that private prison corporations GEO Group, Inc., CoreCivic... submitted proposals to Requests for Information (RFI) to expand ICE’s detention capacity and facilities."

Incl North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, MI, which closed in 2022.

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How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood Here’s a step-by-step guide.

This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️

really hate how the adage "repression inside the prison prefigures repression on the outside" keeps coming true

I hope everyone is keeping incarcerated trans people, and the unique cruelties they will be subjected to, in mind. Black & Pink has programs set up to support incarcerated queer and trans folks—I’d recommend checking them out if you’re looking for ways to offer support.

www.blackandpink.org

Arguably, the minimal support for #PoliticalPrisoners is just the tip of the iceberg for the #Palestine #solidarity situation.

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Graph titled: Corrections workers make more money than people working much deadlier jobs

Corrections work isn't among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the US. But still, the median annual salary is higher than jobs that are much more deadly 🤔

This looks like a country that invests in mass incarceration WAY too much
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/12/09/understaffing/