Tampa, FL – A dozen activists from Tampa Bay SDS and the community protested near the University of South Florida (USF) in solidarity with Palestinian community leader Rasmea Odeh. Protesters held signs at a major intersection saying, “Drop the charges,” and “Stop arresting Muslim activists.” The protest was part of a national action coinciding with Odeh’s Nov. 13 court date.

Organizer Jared Hamil spoke, “Around the country we must stand up against the attacks on Palestinian and Muslim activists. Rasmea Odeh is only being charged because she stands against the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on the Palestinian people. We must stand with Rasmea Odeh. That is why we are here to say, ‘Drop the charges! Free Palestine! Rasmea Odeh committed no crime!’”

Tampa Bay SDS is planning to table, gather petition signatures and to organize another rally for Rasmea Odeh’s next court date.

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