Long-time New Orleans public housing leader Sharon Jasper contests criminal charges in municipal court today, the latest step in her lengthy battle against the baseless criminal charges that have placed her at risk of eviction and provoked a national debate on the criminalization of politically active public housing residents and rental assistance recipients. Community organizers in New Orleans ask that local supporters appear in black and green at Municipal Court, Section D (727 S. Broad Street), at 4 pm today. For onlookers and supporters around the country, the Movement Blog has rounded up a selection of support materials for Sharon.

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