Under the so-called “October Plan,” FBI agents will be aggressively conducting surveillance of persons identified as terrorist sympathizers. Individuals and their family members may be called in for questioning. Mosques will be visited and members will be asked whether they have observed suspicious behavior.
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sin Yen Ling, Esq.
212-966-5932
New York, New York ? On September 17, 2004, CBS News reported that
the FBI was planning to conduct rounds of interrogations, surveillance and
possible detentions to deter possible disruptions around the Presidential
elections. The FBI agents will be aggressively conducting surveillance of
persons identified as terrorist sympathizers, but who have not committed any
crime. Individuals and their family members may be called in for
questioning. Mosques will be visited and members will be asked whether they
have observed suspicious behavior. The so-called “October Plan” is
scheduled to go into effect the first week of October and continue through
the elections, according to CBS News.
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (“AALDEF”) is offering
free legal advice and representation to concerned individuals approached by
the FBI. AALDEF attorneys have represented persons caught up in previous
rounds of the government’s surveillance and questioning initiated by the FBI
and NYPD Terrorism Task Force. For assistance, please contact AALDEF at:
1-800-966-5946
212-966-5932 x 213
Fax: 212-966-4303
Email: legal@aaldef.org
Emergency after 7:00 pm, call 917-533-0903
Individuals seeking legal assistance may also call to set up
private, confidential meetings with AALDEF attorneys. All information will
be kept confidential and in the custody of attorneys.
Founded in 1974, AALDEF protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian
Americans through litigation, legal advocacy, and community education in the
areas of immigrant rights, economic justice for workers, voting rights and
civic participation, affirmative action, language access to services, youth
rights and educational equity and the elimination of hate violence and
police misconduct.
