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The International Action Center congratulates the Coalition Against NATO/G8 War and Poverty Agenda (CANG8) for a well-organized, powerful united mass rally with a focused message against NATO, NATO's wars, growing repression and the disastrous cuts in every social program. May 20 was, despite all the threats and violence baiting, the largest antiwar demonstration in many years.

To all who support our right to protest: Below is the press release issued by the National Lawyers Guild about the criminal actions of the Chicago Police Department against prominent Occupy Chicago activists.

CANG8 stands in solidarity with the victims of this violent police action. They have done nothing wrong. They have the right to protest against NATO. As of this hour, the CPD have not admitted to the lawyers that they have the eight people in custody. Call Mayor Emanuel 312-744-5000 and Police Superintendent McCarthy 312-744-4000: Demand the immediate release of the activists. If you see police misconduct, or are harassed or stopped, call the NLG Hotline: 312-913-0039 And remind all who want to protest with us on Sunday, May 20th: The police acted last night under the cover of darkness, while we'll be marching in the light of day while the whole world will be watching. Don't be afraid to come out and raise your voices! Joe Iosbaker Pat Hunt Joe Lombardo Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda