MediaTank

Film + Video production company, making content about public policy.

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

PLEASE LISTEN: Phone call from 2 men caged pretrial on affordable bail in Harris County, TX. Last week: No food. Denied meds. Freezing. Over 7000 caged during a pandemic. Treated like animals. "Theyre not worried about us. Theyre not worried about nothing going on with us." More:

[Still In Prison @stillinprison]

Every juror's vote is supposed to matter. But the KKK helped pass a law in Oregon to silence only certain juror's voices. So they could convict whoever they wanted. The Supreme Court finally struck this law down. But people are still imprisoned by it.

[ColorOfChange @ColorOfChange]

Until recently Oregon was 1 of only 2 states allowing non-unanimous verdicts, meaning only 10/12 jurors had to agree to convict. Today, COC joins the launch of https://t.co/BHX0ucmRAi, which seeks retroactive accountability & justice for Oregonians tried by a Jim Crow jury.

[BMW Foundation @bmwfoundation]

What would a #JoeBiden victory in tomorrow’s #ElectionDay mean for American #ForeignPolicy? Will the #USA return to negotiating tables, helping find solutions to major conflicts?
@MichaelKleiman is on a mission to find out!
➡️Full story: https://t.co/eVWjX9DHfz
@Michael40272889

[Innocence Project @innocence]

https://t.co/iNF3ABMgS7

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

There is a billboard now up in the heart of Times Square. Directly across from the NYPD station. With this message: “Hey NYPD. It’s us. NYC residents. The ones who pay your salary. “We paid $300 million to settle your lawsuits. You paid nothing. We need to talk.” Watch:

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

Good morning. You have the right to record and document arrests and abuses by Trump's immigration force. Here’s what you need to know. Pass it on.

[National Immigration Law Center @NILC]

🎥 New video from @bklyndefender and @witnessorg covers how to safely, ethically, and effectively document ICE abuses and arrests using your mobile phone. Help hold our authorities accountable by watching this new video and sharing it with your community! #WeHaveRights

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

2 years ago. ACLU & Brooklyn Defender Services launched a powerful immigration campaign. On defending against encounters with ICE. https://t.co/6WcgISQO9L. Viewed 20 million times. Proud to have co-written. Today at 2pm: New film on documenting abuses. And guess who’s narrating?

[Brooklyn Defenders @BklynDefender]

TODAY at 2 PM ET: Join us for the premiere of our new video on how to safely & effectively film ICE arrests made w/ @witnessorg, @MediaTankFilm & @VariantStrateg1.

Narrated by Fiona Apple & @ErikaAndiola of @RAICESTEXAS.

RSVP: https://t.co/njBxjMDrg6 or watch on Facebook Live.

[Brooklyn Defenders @BklynDefender]

Join us tomorrow for the premiere of our new video on how to safely & effectively film ICE arrests made w/ @witnessorg, @MediaTankFilm & @VariantStrateg1. Narrated by Fiona Apple & @ErikaAndiola of @RAICESTEXAS.

Aug 18 at 2 PM ET: https://t.co/njBxjMDrg6 & on Facebook Live.

[On Think Tanks @onthinktanks]

"People don’t live their lives in averages. They live their lives in their experiences." 📽️ New OTT TV episode with @MittelWorld from @MigrationPolicy on #publicengagement.

[MediaTank @MediaTankFilm]

Excited to share soon! #wehaverights

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

Spent the afternoon at our community office in Brownsville focus-grouping a new https://t.co/4jYlO4Iv0t empowerment film on protection from ICE w/ grassroots leaders, organizers, & directly impacted before the animation process. Helping us hone the scripts, plan distribution.

[pdx law grrrl @pdxlawgrrrl]

ICE agents went to homes in at least two neighborhoods in New York City today to arrest people. “The agents were rejected by people at the residences because they didn’t have warrants.” https://t.co/9ZVmgFsc2D

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

There is an expanded Immigration helpline run by @LegalAidNYC now operating 7 days a week. Please call 1-844-955-3425 for essential legal assistance if you or a family member need help. For more information, visit: https://t.co/tKb8TYTPdP

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

HAPPENING NOW: Text from friend. ICE agents knocking on doors in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This morning. “All of us are in fear.” She asked that I reshare the link to the Spanish version of We Have Rights know your rights films so she can share w/ family: https://t.co/5vPDsYYmdb.

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

Si #ICE llega a su puerta, no se asuste y recuerde: USTED TIENE DERECHOS. Incluso si haces todo bien, ellos pueden entrar. Vea y comparta #WeHaveRights para estar preparado. 4 escenarios, 7 idiomas. Mas: https://t.co/lYlKHKZUdU.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

We are here for you.

NYC, it’s time to come together. We will be holding Know Your Rights canvasses TONIGHT and TOMORROW to help our neighbors.

Today’s is from 6:30-8:30pm: https://t.co/O1FxMUTMkw

[Brooklyn Defenders @BklynDefender]

ICE approaches immigrants on the street, at work, at court. If you witness an arrest, you have the right to:
✅ Film ICE
✅ Ask for identification and badge numbers

Watch our series with @ACLU to prepare for encounters w ICE: https://t.co/RAwHsCBxke

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

When ICE Arrests You:

If you or your loved one is arrested by ICE, know this: YOU HAVE RIGHTS. Please view & Share #WeHaveRights to be prepared. 4 scenarios, 7 languages. https://t.co/R7vsqxZ1Yq

cc: @BklynDefender @ScottHech @aclu