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Group of activists standing together, holding signs against the INS' detainment of immigrants at Wackenhut Prison in Queens. Signs read: "Freedom for Wackenhut's Detainees," "Freedom for INS Detainees," "Punished for Demanding Freedom," and "Repeal…

On July 27, 1999, inmates at Wackenhut Immigration Detention Center in Queens went on a hunger strike, demanding the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) review pending parole for political asylum cases and improve the conditions in the…

A group of protesters play the drums while marching on the sidewalk during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. An NYPD officer rides beside them on a motorcycle.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a CAAAV organizer for the Lease Drivers Coalition, was…

A group of protesters march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman with their fists raised in the air—a typical symbol of solidarity, strength, and resistance against oppression. Beside the protesters is an NYPD officer riding a motorcycle.

On May…

A group of protesters march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman with their fists raised in the air—a typical symbol of solidarity, strength, and resistance against oppression. Some of the protesters play the drums.

On May 26, 1994, Saleem Osman, a…

A group of protesters march in a line next to police barricades during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. The protester at the front of the line holds his two index fingers above his head. A protester behind him holds a sign that is slightly obscured…

A protester marching at a demonstration for Saleem Osman appears to be close to tears while holding two fists in the air—a typical symbol of solidarity, strength, and resistance against oppression. Another protester holds a sign that reads “Free…

Protesters holding signs march alongside police barricades during a demonstration for Saleem Osman. The protester in the front holds a sign written in Urdu and the second holds a sign written in English. Behind the protesters is an individual…

A group of protesters holding signs march at a demonstration for Saleem Osman. The first sign, which is slightly obscured, reads “Cops You Attacked The Wrong Cabbie! We Will Fight You.” The second sign reads “Not Your Target” and is written atop a…

Protesters at a demonstration for Saleem Osman march beside police barricades while holding various signs. The sign in the front reads “Free Saleem! End Police Brutality.” The sign in the middle reads “Cops You Attacked The Wrong Cabbie! We Will…