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Jewish people across the country took to the streets on a religious day of mourning to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In New York, protesters shut down the Amazon Book Store in Midtown Manhattan because of the company’s strong ties to ICE. This act of civil disobedience resulted in the arrest of nearly 50 people. Dylan Heuer reports on momentum behind this local action.
This story was originally featured on WBAI Evening News Monday August 13, 2019.
The lobby of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah displays pride flags and posters sponsored by T'ruah.
The basement of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah which transforms into a pro se legal clinic every Wednesday night.
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