And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: - This message is forwarded to you as a service of Zapatistas Online. Comments and volunteers are welcome. Write [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- From: "Mexico Solidarity Network" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Tom Hansen's Expusion Case Update Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 13:27:31 -0600 Expulsion of Human Rights Activist from Mexico to be Decided Soon You can make a difference by taking the following actions. On February 18, 1998, Tom Hansen, National Coordinator of the Mexico Solidarity Network, was expelled from Mexico. This action by immigration authorities was clearly illegal under Mexican law, and a federal district judge in Mexico City overturned the expulsion in August. In a 19 page decision, the judge cited the fact that an arrest warrant had never been issued for Hansen, and that he was expelled for "observation," an act which is not illegal under Mexican law. Shortly after the ruling, the judge was "re-assigned" to Durango. The Zedillo administration immediatly appealed, and a final ruling is expected by the end of February. One of the three judges that make up the appeal panel has already stated that she is opposed to initial decision and that she is under a great deal of pressure from immigration authorities to overturn the lower court's ruling. This is the first in a series of nearly 200 expulsions of human rights obeservers from Mexico to reach this point in the judicial process. The outcome will have an impact on all future cases. Please help to insure that justice is done by taking the following actions: - Organize a delegation of community leaders to visit your local Mexican consulate. - If you can't organize a delegation, call your local Mexican consulate with the same demand. - If you don't have a Mexican consulate, call the Embassy in Washington-DC at 202-728-1600. Demand that Mexico respect its own laws and uphold the lower court's decision allowing Hansen to return to Mexico. For more information contact the Mexico Solidarity Network at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 773-583-7728. ___________________________________________________ NUEVO AMANECER PRESS-N.A.P.To know about us visit: http://www.nap.cuhm.mx/nap0.htm (spanish) ******************* In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107,this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest. This information is for non-profit research and education purpuses only. **We encourage you to reproduce this information giving credit to NAP.** General Director:Roger Maldonado-Mexico Director Europe: Darrin Wood-Spain Advisor and Special Correspondent:Guillermo Michel-Mexico. NAP Coordinator:Susana Saravia *************[EMAIL PROTECTED]************* "If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. . .But if you have come because your liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together." --Aboriginal Woman ************************************************************************** -- To unsubscribe from this list send a message containing the words unsubscribe chiapas95 to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Previous messages are available from http://www.eco.utexas.edu/faculty/Cleaver/chiapas95.html or gopher://eco.utexas.edu. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Tsonkwadiyonrat (We are ONE Spirit) Unenh onhwa' Awayaton http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/ &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
