PETITION FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF
YOUSSEF SAMIR MEGAHED
The Tampa Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Tampa) is calling for the immediate release of Youssef Samir Megahed, a legal permanent resident, arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on April 6, 2009 on identical charges he was acquitted of in Federal Court 3 days earlier.
The Department of Justice must remain consistent in treating individuals fairly. The Honorable Attorney General Eric Holder recently made a commitment to this very issue stating:
âUnder my leadership, the Civil Rights Division will fight discrimination and inequality just as fiercely as the Criminal Division fights crime. Under my leadership, in all that it does, the Civil Rights Division will reflect the spirit of the movement that inspired its creation. That wonât happen unless we relentlessly pursue an end to the scourge of racial profiling of African-Americans, Muslims and other Americans that alienates citizens from their own communities.â
Please sign this petition to call for the immediate release of Youssef Samir Megahed by the Attorney General and the Department of Justice.
The days have been long and the weight of this case is heavy on us all. We are creeping toward two hundred fifty signatures but we need a final push to force the Department of Justice to acknowledge our demand. Please help move this forward while we still have momentum.
April 12, 2009
Reaching this level of support feels heavier than I expected because the fight remains exhausting. Seeing so many people recognize the injustice here keeps me moving forward even when the silence from the authorities feels deafening.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2009
April 10, 2009
The days feel long and the process is grueling but we are nearing the first hundred signatures. Please send this link out to anyone who might listen because I need your help to push this over the line.
6 Comments
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Mike Greer
17 years ago
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total injustice. being acquitted should mean going home free. stop the harassment.
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Fatima Sharpe
17 years ago
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Praying for his quick release. He has been thru way too much.
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Sarah Thompson
17 years ago
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This is just wrong. If a court says you are innocent you shouldnt be held in jail. Fix this mess.
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David Wheeler
17 years ago
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Ridiculous how the govt can just ignore a court ruling. Let the man go home to his family already.
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James Aguilar
17 years ago
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Seriously? The guy was already found not guilty. Why is ICE still dragging this out? Unbelievable.
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Elena Karimi
17 years ago
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Enough with the racial profiling. It is 2009 not the dark ages. Free him now!
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PETITION FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF
YOUSSEF SAMIR MEGAHED
The Tampa Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Tampa) is calling for the immediate release of Youssef Samir Megahed, a legal permanent resident, arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on April 6, 2009 on identical charges he was acquitted of in Federal Court 3 days earlier.
The Department of Justice must remain consistent in treating individuals fairly. The Honorable Attorney General Eric Holder recently made a commitment to this very issue stating:
âUnder my leadership, the Civil Rights Division will fight discrimination and inequality just as fiercely as the Criminal Division fights crime. Under my leadership, in all that it does, the Civil Rights Division will reflect the spirit of the movement that inspired its creation. That wonât happen unless we relentlessly pursue an end to the scourge of racial profiling of African-Americans, Muslims and other Americans that alienates citizens from their own communities.â
Please sign this petition to call for the immediate release of Youssef Samir Megahed by the Attorney General and the Department of Justice.
The days have been long and the weight of this case is heavy on us all. We are creeping toward two hundred fifty signatures but we need a final push to force the Department of Justice to acknowledge our demand. Please help move this forward while we still have momentum.
April 12, 2009
Reaching this level of support feels heavier than I expected because the fight remains exhausting. Seeing so many people recognize the injustice here keeps me moving forward even when the silence from the authorities feels deafening.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2009
April 10, 2009
The days feel long and the process is grueling but we are nearing the first hundred signatures. Please send this link out to anyone who might listen because I need your help to push this over the line.
6 Comments
M
Mike Greer
17 years ago
Featured
total injustice. being acquitted should mean going home free. stop the harassment.
F
Fatima Sharpe
17 years ago
Featured
Praying for his quick release. He has been thru way too much.
S
Sarah Thompson
17 years ago
Featured
This is just wrong. If a court says you are innocent you shouldnt be held in jail. Fix this mess.
D
David Wheeler
17 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous how the govt can just ignore a court ruling. Let the man go home to his family already.
J
James Aguilar
17 years ago
Featured
Seriously? The guy was already found not guilty. Why is ICE still dragging this out? Unbelievable.
E
Elena Karimi
17 years ago
Featured
Enough with the racial profiling. It is 2009 not the dark ages. Free him now!
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total injustice. being acquitted should mean going home free. stop the harassment.