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Prairieland Trial Reflections with Lydia & Lee

On July 4th, 2025, protestors gathered to hold a noise demonstration in solidarity with ICE detainees outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Since then, 19 people have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the demonstration. In March 2026, a jury in Fort Worth, Texas, found nine of these defendants guilty on serious federal charges--they're now facing 10 years to life. On this episode, Lydia, wife of defendant Autumn Hill, and Lee, a support committee member, join Outlaw to reflect on the trial, support organizing, and why you need to know about this case. Learn more about Prairieland: Website, [https://prairielanddefendants.com] Support Committee Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/dfwsupportcommittee/] Defendant Fundraiser, [https://www.givesendgo.com/supportdfwprotestors] Letter Writing Info [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWNGKotk1eh/] Hear "Outlaw: ICE-Watch Repression in Minneapolis" Exclusively on It Could Happen Here on iHeart Radio, [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis-326372276] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outlaw-criminalization-of-ice-watch-in-minneapolis/id1449762156?i=1000754595325] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QcnDOA28ETErgfcPiRbaH] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M.

Facing Federal Charges with Jakhi McCray & Octo

On July 21, 2025—after a month-long federal manhunt—Jakhi McCray turned himself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD). Jakhi stands accused of setting fire to 10 NYPD cars and faces a 5 to 20-year federal prison sentence. In this episoide, Jakhi comes on Outlaw from house arrest, along with Octo, a member of his support crew, to talk about his experience facing repression and lessons learned. At the end of episode, Jazz from the Xinachtli Freedom Committee offers important updates on Chicano political prisoner Xinachtli's rapidly declining medical condition and what support is needed. Xinachtli ***Phone Blast Instructions (Hyperlinked)*** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oz5m9lZb4sB4ghgXOJhk5PQ8_9kBnWvNUVl8MPJ9Dgw/edit] https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/ [https://www.instagram.com/freexinachtlinow/] Jakhi https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity [https://www.linktr.ee/jakhisolidarity] https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/ [https://www.instagram.com/jakhisolidarity/] MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) Solidarity https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/ [https://www.instagram.com/mdc_solidarity/] Read: Murder by Pepper Spray: Remembering Jamel Floyd on the Third Anniversary of His Death at the Hands of Brooklyn Prison Guards (Indypendent) [https://indypendent.org/2023/06/murder-by-pepper-spray-remembering-jamel-floyd-on-the-third-anniversary-of-his-death-at-the-hands-of-brooklyn-prison-guards/] Read: Lockdowns, Violence, and "Barbaric Conditions" in a Federal Jail Known for its Famous Detainees (The Appeal) [https://theappeal.org/brooklyn-metropolitan-detention-center-solitary-watch/] Read: Muslim Men Rounded Up and Tortured Post-9/11 at MDC [https://ccrjustice.org/ziglar-v-abbasi] Tarek https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/ [https://www.instagram.com/freetarekbazrouk/] Casey https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/ [https://www.instagram.com/freecaseynow/] Shine https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite [https://www.givesendgo.com/supportshinewhite] https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/ [https://www.instagram.com/shinewhitesupport/] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M.

NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline with Moira Meltzer-Cohen

What's the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline? When should someone call it? What will happen what they do? On this episode, movement lawyer Mo Meltzer-Cohen breaks down what you need to know about the hotline and key insights about trends in federal repression. Hotline Number: 212-679-2811 Magic Words flyer to stick on the back of your door in case of police visits: https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf [https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/files/2025/05/Magic-Spell_2025.pdf] Learn more from Mo about legal repression: Final Straw Radio: The Implications of Trumps War on "Antifa" (with Moira Metlzer-Cohen) [https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/09/28/the-implications-of-trumps-war-on-antifa-with-moira-meltzer-cohen/] Final Straw Radio: Mo on Knowing Your Rights and Risks with the Police [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_ajQDZhs4E] Pal/Al-Awda NY Know Your Rights with Moira Meltzer-Cohen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRZp4LZ32IU] Live Like the World Is Dying: Mo on Grand Juries [https://www.liveliketheworldisdying.com/s1e44-mo-on-grand-juries/] CUNY CLEAR Website: https://www.cunyclear.org/ [https://www.cunyclear.org/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/ [https://www.instagram.com/cuny_clear/] Fall 2025 PSA from the NLG Federal Anti-Repression Hotline: "If you are approached by federal law enforcement, don't be afraid to alert your community, and remember: * You do not have to let them into your house without a warrant. * You have no obligation to speak to law enforcement or answer their questions, and it can be dangerous to do so. * It is a crime to lie to federal agents. * Instead, you can invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and your Sixth Amendment right to counsel, by saying: "I cannot answer any questions without my lawyer. Please leave your name and number, and a lawyer will call you." * You can also call the National Lawyers Guild federal repression hotline at 212-679-2811, for a free, privileged consultation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities, and to be connected with appropriate legal resources in your jurisdiction. We keep us safe!" Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

Cultivating Solidarity When Responding to Political Repression with Dean, Zohra, and Jocelyn

This episode of Outlaw is about why the way we talk about political repression matters and how to avoid falling into anti-solidarity traps when we do. Dean Spade, Zohra Ahmed, and Jocelyn Simonson join the show to talk about the tool they created called "Five Questions for Cultivating Solidarity When Responding to Political Repression. [https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/resources-all/five-questions-for-cultivating-solidarity]" Find the tool here [https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/resources-all/five-questions-for-cultivating-solidarity]: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/resources-all/five-questions-for-cultivating-solidarity [https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/en/resources-all/five-questions-for-cultivating-solidarity] Stay in touch! Follow Outlaw on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] & Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.

After the Uprising: Reflections from Minneapolis on Solidarity with Political Prisoners Montez Lee & José Felan

Montez Lee and José Felan are the two political prisoners still locked up from their presence in the streets of Minneapolis during the 2020 George Floyd Uprising. This episode features a conversation with Cory and SK, from Minneapolis Uprising Prisoner Support, and Kira, Montez's attorney, about the legal repression that followed the city being lit on fire. It also includes a brief message from José himself. You'll hear reflections about arrestee and prisoner support, what Montez & José have been through since 2020, how you can be in solidarity, and what movements today can learn from this instance of repression. Stay plugged in: Follow @FreeJoseFelan [https://www.instagram.com/freejosefelan/] and @MNUprising [https://www.instagram.com/mnuprising/] on Instagram Donate to José's Release Fund [https://www.givesendgo.com/freejosenow]: https://www.givesendgo.com/freejosenow Donate to Montez's Commissary Fund [https://opencollective.com/uprising-commissary-fund]: https://opencollective.com/uprising-commissary-fund Write to Montez & José: *If this is your first time writing to someone inside, read the resources below first* José Felan #54146-380 USP Terre Haute P.O. Box 22 Terre Haute, IN 47808 ---------------------- Montez Lee - 22429-041 FCT Petersburg Medium FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 1000 Petersburg, VA 23804 Prisoner Solidarity & Letter Writing Resources: https://www.prisonersolidarity.com/how-to [https://www.prisonersolidarity.com/how-to] https://innocenceproject.org/news/how-to-write-a-letter-to-an-incarcerated-person/ [https://innocenceproject.org/news/how-to-write-a-letter-to-an-incarcerated-person/] https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/faqs/ [https://prisonercorrespondenceproject.com/faqs/] https://blackandpinkpenpals.org/ [https://blackandpinkpenpals.org/] Stay in touch! Fo [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social]llow Outlaw on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/outlawpod.bsky.social] @outlawpod.bsky.social & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/outlaw.pod] @outlaw.pod Send feedback, future episode requests, and collaboration pitches to outlawpod@proton.me Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry (ft. Rev. Keyanna Jones) [https://www.religionrevolt.org/latest/cop-city-and-political-repression-in-atlanta] Who's Tortuguita? Tort was an anarchist forest defender part of the movement to Stop Cop City in Atlanta. They were murdered by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in their tent in Weelaunee Forest on January 18th, 2023. Some memories of them are compiled here [https://stopcop.city/memories-of-tort/]. Cover Image by Mon M. As always, this podcast is not legal advice, and some guests views may differ from our own.