ICE Raids More Families in Shelton

Today, Aug. 10th, 25 workers were detained in Shelton by the Mason County Sheriff. They were clearing brush from a field but ended up working in the wrong field. Somehow the police found out and went to where they were working. There, they detained 25 people and took them to Mason County Jail, where they are currently being held. They will be taken to the ICE Detention Facility in Tacoma either tonight or tomorrow.

We are meeting in front of the Tacoma Federal Building (directions below) tomorrow, Aug. 11th, at 2 PM. Those planning on being there should come with supplies (signs, megaphones, ideas, desires, puppets, etc.) and be ready to do what they want. Those wishing to do something (make a speech, distribute liturature, propose a plan, etc.) should come prepared. This just happened today and we are doing the best that we can, given the circumstances.

Also, a vigil had been planned weeks ago for tomorrow in front of the detention facility at 10 AM. Smash ICE is not in contact with any of the groups behind this. We would like to coordinate, if possible. If any of the groups organizing around this wish to make any suggestions write to smashICE@gmail.com. Two events going on in the same town is a start and we could potentially join up or otherwise aid each other's efforts.

In Olympia: A carpool will be leaving at 1:15 from the corner of Harrison and Division (parking lot next to abandoned building in strip mall on Division). Bring your cars!

In Tacoma: People are currently making more concrete plans in Tacoma and the details will be posted on the comments section of this article.

Let us show ICE and the government that this insanity cannot continue. Let us make as big of a hassle for the City of Tacoma and ICE as we can.

In Solidarity,

Smash ICE

Direction to Federal Building:

Heading North:

From I-5, take Exit 133. After taking this exit, take the City Center/Tacoma Dome exit. Merge onto I-705 N via the exit on the LEFT toward CITY CENTER. Take the S 21ST STREET / WA-509 N exit toward PORT OF TACOMA. LEFT onto S 21ST ST / WA-509. Continue to follow S 21ST ST. Take right onto Pacific Avenue. After passing S 19th Street the Federal Buidling should be 100 feet in front of you. It is the large domed, brick building.

Heading South:

From I-5, merge onto I-705 N via EXIT 133 toward CITY CENTER. Take the S 21ST STREET / WA-509 N exit toward PORT OF TACOMA. Turn LEFT onto S 21ST ST / WA-509. Continue to follow S 21ST ST. Take right onto Pacific Avenue. After passing S 19th Street the Federal Buidling should be 100 feet in front of you. It is the large domed, brick building.