MEET NEW ORGANIZER CARLTON HUFF / METRO JUSTICE ANTI WAR HISTORY

Militarization is growing both locally and globally, from ICE deployments domestically, to ongoing occupation in Palestine, to threats of war in Iran. The Rochester Beacon reported that an estimated 10,000 people showed up for the “No Kings” protest in October 2025, and the demand for action has only grown since then. What can new Metro Justice activists learn from their predecessors?

MANOLO'S STORY OF DETENTION AND DEPORTATION

As we make signs and rally downtown to abolish ICE, petition our legislature to pass the NY4ALL act and get set to lobby in Albany (check for the three opportunities to catch free bus transport in the upcoming calendar!), you may be wondering what this story looks like from the other side. There are so many people being detained and deported despite our best efforts. Here is the story that one man, Manolo Lopez, shared with Doug Noble through a friend, with the request that it be shared.

Manolo was a happy newlywed working in a rural area of Guatemala with many dreams and plans for his life. Several Canadian and US corporations moved into the area, buying up farms and properties, not only displacing people but also putting locals out of work. Ultimately, there was no work to be found, and the crime rate was so extreme that he decided to leave Guatemala.

As we make signs, rally downtown, petition our legislature to pass the NY4ALL act and lobby in Albany we may wonder what this story looks like from the other side. There are so many people being detained and deported despite our best efforts. Here is the story that one man, Manolo Lopez, shared with Doug Noble through a friend, with the request that it be shared.

Manolo was a happy newlywed working in a rural area of Guatemala with many dreams and plans for his life. Several Canadian and US corporations moved into the area, buying up farms and properties, not only displacing people but also putting locals out of work. Ultimately, there was no work to be found, and the crime rate was so extreme that he decided to leave Guatemala.

MUTUAL AID IN ORGANIZING

WATERVIEW HEIGHTS BREAKTHROUGH

ANNUAL MEETING NOTES - ICE OUT - MAJOR STEP IN STAMP PUSHBACK

ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM - STAMP UPDATES

STATE SPONSORED TERROR - PREP FOR ANNUAL MEETING - HOCHUL'S EXPENSIVE NEW ENERGY POLICY

RESPONSE TO US FEDERAL VIOLENCE