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We have the right to record public officials in a public place if we are not interfering. BPD must stop violating our right to watch.

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DEMAND JUSTICE

for KAYLA MOORE

COURT SUPPORT! Support the Moore family in the courtroom on January 9: Kayla Moore was an African American trans woman who was killed by the Berkeley police in February 2013. As you may be aware, Judge Breyer dismissed the case brought by Kayla's family in 2018 without letting the evidence be heard by a jury. This is outrageous, but the family has decided to appeal. The case is strong, but they only win if we don't give up; we will not give up our fight for justice.

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RIGHT TO WATCH

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Tues Feb 25, 7 - 9p: Know Your Rights! Training

February 7, 2020

* Learn what to do if you are stopped by police
* Techniques for documenting abuse
* How to respond to police misconduct
* Your legal rights during a detention
* Resources available to help you preserve evidence

Let's end racial profiling and police harassment of unhous...

Eviction of Unhoused Residents of Mosswood Park

February 4, 2020

Residents being raided now. Tents destroyed and property taken in trucks at Mosswood Park (near West MacArthur and Broadway). The police are supposed to be inventorying and storing unattended property. People should be given receipts for confiscated property.

Please sup...

Maria Moore, Sister of Kayla, Speaks Out about the 9th Circuit Appeal of the Lawsuit against the City of Berkeley and the Cops who Killed Kayla

January 11, 2020

Maria Moore, sister of Kayla, has been fighting for seven years for justice. The family did not let Judge Breyer turn them around. They appealed and will continue to fight for justice for Kayla.

View the Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/Justice4KaylaMoore/videos...

Atty. John Burris Speaks to Court Supporters About the 9th Circuit Appeal

January 11, 2020

Yesterday after the appeals court appearance on behalf of the lawsuit that the family of Kayla Moore is pursuing, John Burris addressed the crowd of supporters.

View the Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/Justice4KaylaMoore/videos/455746865308197/

Support the Ramsey Orta Welcome Home Fund

December 31, 2019

As Copwatch approaches its 30th birthday, it is important to stand with those who have stood up for the right to watch and the need to challenge police abuse. Please remember Ramsey Orta and give him the support he needs and will need when he finally is released. Big l...