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Philly activists still homeless after arrests and seizure of home

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On June 13, 2008, police entered a home in North Philadelphia without warrant and arrested its 4 residents, whose recent community activities included petitioning against police brutality and new police surveillance cameras in their community. One of the arrestees, Jen Rock writes that police 'said they were responding to a complaint about 'trespassing in an abandoned building'. We have lived in our home for almost 4 years.'

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Made homeless and arrested by Philip Dennany on Monday, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:56:08 PM
Where can we read more about this story? by mikel weisser on Monday, Jun 23, 2008 at 5:56:39 PM
more info by Hans Bennett on Monday, Jun 23, 2008 at 8:36:11 PM