For the past two years, sixteen Asheville community members have endured state repression following a demonstration for the rights of unsheltered homeless neighbors. It should be worrisome that something as small as sharing food in a park could result in felony charges and a three year park ban, yet the case of the Sanctuary Camp Defendants has received relatively little attention.

If you're new to this case and would like to learn more, come to this second anniversary presentation! If you're already familiar, come for the updates and learn how you can support the defendants!

The Sanctuary Camp Defendants are Asheville mutual aid organizers targeted with felony littering charges and park bans after a protest in December 2021.