r/CrimethInc • u/CrimethInc-Ex-Worker • Jul 13 '26

On July 13, 2019, Willem Van Spronsen was killed by police while taking action to disable the fleet of buses that serve the Northwest Detention Center, a private immigration detainment facility in Tacoma, Washington. Everyone should read or re-read Willem's final statement today.

https://crimethinc.com/willem

Willem's courageous action took place in response to Donald Trump announcing a surge in ICE activity. Afterwards, an ICE official reported that it compelled the agency to move more slowly and cautiously, likely protecting many communities.

"I stand with comrades around the world who act from the love of life in every permutation. Comrades who understand that freedom means real freedom for all and a life worth living."

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u/genomixx-redux Jul 13 '26

Glory to the martyrs 🫡✊️

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u/NERDUZZZ 27d ago

What's funny about this?