The Univeristy of California, Riverside Student government passed a resolution in support of the Irvine 11, holding administration accountable by resolving that they issue an apology to the students. We commend the Associated Students of the University of California, Riverside for ensuring all students' rights to free speech are protected.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/19: Irvine 11 Attorneys File Notices of Appeal (ORANGE COUNTY, CA, 10/19/11) – On September 23, 2011, ten students, commonly dubbed the “Irvine 11,” were found guilty on two misdemeanor counts: conspiracy to disrupt a meeting and disruption of a meeting. The eleventh student, who was arrested as he was leaving the lecture hall with dozens of other protestors, had his charges dismissed earlier...

Jewish Voice for Peace created a project on tumblr where supporters of the Irvine 11 can virtually show their solidarity with the Irvine 11. Supporters are encouraged to submit their own photos of support by visiting the i-stand.tumblr.com website and clicking on the link that says “Take a Stand Today.” Here are some photographs of various Irvine 11 Supporters around the globe! Thank you Jewish Voice for Peace! I’m Jewish. I...

On Tuesday, October 18th, the Associated Students at the University of California Irvine unanimously passed a resolution in support of the Irvine 11′s freedom of speech and condemns the criminalization of peaceful protesters. The resolution is available on the ASUCI website and included below. REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL  All requests may be typed and submitted to the Executive Vice President no later...

10/11 marked the National Day of Solidarity with the Irvine 11. UC, CSU, and community college students across California held demonstrations, organized teach-ins, and wrote op-eds about the trial and how its outcome threatened to quell free speech. Whether it was done silently and symbolically by placing tape over one’s mouth or by speaking to others and distributing informational sheets to your peers, the Stand with the 11...

We urge all students, community activists, and supporters to join in on the 10/11 Solidarity Day with the 11 with the Irvine 11. Campuses across the state have started planning and we encourage you to organize a demonstration in your city in solidarity with the Irvine 11. We’ve come up with a suggested action plan, but we realize there are tactics and strategies that may work better for you. The plan: Organize a demonstration in a...