The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’
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Erik Davis, a 53-year-old professor, was arrested by federal agents in St Paul, Minnesota, on June 16 on charges of conspiracy to obstruct ICE officers. The government alleges he was part of a plot to impede immigration enforcement. Experts cited in the article suggest the prosecution is part of a broader effort to discourage lawful activism. The case is being reported in the context of 'antifa' labeling.
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Erik Davis was arrested on June 16 in St Paul, Minnesota, on charges of conspiracy to impede ICE officers.
Erik Davis was arrested on June 16 in St Paul, Minnesota, on charges of conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
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Experts say the prosecution is part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists' lives.
The Guardian- Erik Davis was arrested on June 16 in St Paul, Minnesota, on charges of conspiracy to impede ICE officers.
- The charges stem from a 'conspiracy' to 'impede or injure' ICE, as alleged by the government.
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Loaded language removed<p>Erik Davis is accused by the government of a ‘conspiracy’ to obstruct ICE – experts say it’s part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists’ lives</p><p>Erik Davis was driving to a medical appointment in St Paul, Minnesota, on 16 June when federal agents surrounded his car.</p><p>“They hauled me out … and put me in a belly chain,” recalled the 53-year-old.
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Experts say the prosecution is part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists' lives.
The GuardianErik Davis was arrested on June 16 in St Paul, Minnesota, on charges of conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
The GuardianThe government accuses Davis of being part of a conspiracy to obstruct ICE.
The GuardianDavis was wearing a belly chain after being arrested.
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