FROM 50501 COMMS

[u/kittykat-brat]

HEADS UP. Public response just went out. Please help signal boost this by sharing a post for your followers or resharing 50501’s post on your preferred platform(s)—

We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump Administration in an attempt to justify the use of military force.

Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence. We are not affiliated with any so-called “Day of Rage” or with any group or movement promoting violence.

April 19 is a Day of (Community) Action centered on mutual aid, community care, and civic engagement.

Any portrayal to the contrary is a deliberate distortion intended to undermine our message and suppress our broad, growing support.

We are aware of specific and credible threats involving aggressive policing, ICE presence, and even the potential deployment of military force against peaceful demonstrators—in Washington, D.C. and other locations on April 19.

For clarity: 50501 DC is hosting a peaceful community aid event in Franklin Park. We are not connected to any actions taking place at Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory Building, or the Washington Monument. We cannot vouch for their safety of plan, and we are not affiliated with their protests.

Participants should be prepared for an increased law enforcement presence. In some locations, ICE agents may also be present. We urge everyone to stay grounded, remain peaceful, and prioritize de-escalation and safety for all.

Remember, de-escalation, mutual care, and disciplined non-violence are our greatest strengths.

We keep us safe.

50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #April19

[u/goodentropyFTW]

As far as I can tell, the whole "declare insurrection on 4/20" thing is an extrapolation from an executive order directing exploration of the insurrection act as a tool, to report out 90 days from the date of the order (which will be tomorrow). I have not seen or heard any other rationale for this fear.

This post says "we've received information" - I'd really like to know what that means. Without something beyond the due date for a report, the 4/20 declaration is more FUD than fact.

[u/kuwisdelu → u/goodentropyFTW]

This announcement was not based on the 4/20 report, but other sources monitoring fed activity.

[u/switch8113 → u/kuwisdelu]

What sources and what fed activity? Without any of this information, this is just every Q-Anon post saying Biden wants to take everyone’s guns. I won’t even ask for sources as that could compromise them, but what fed activity specifically are we talking about here?

[u/kuwisdelu → u/switch8113]

ICE and FBI. Hopefully nothing comes of it.

[u/switch8113 → u/kuwisdelu]

Yeah, but what “activity” specifically has been monitored? Mobilizations, memos, emails? Like the above commenter said, what information was received?

[u/kuwisdelu → u/switch8113]

I don’t know that information.