Food Not Bombs - World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2006

CONTACT: Gail Sacco
702-355-2764


LAS VEGAS, NV - The American Civil Liberties Union has scheduled a press
conference for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11 AM to be held at Huntridge Circle
Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway between E. Charleston and E. Saint Louis.

On February 19, 2006 local homeless rights advocates Gail Sacco and Lyla
Bartholomae were given citations for feeding the homeless (a gathering over 25
people) without a permit. The women were sharing food at Huntridge Circle Park
where there have been daily picnics since August 2005. They were also told by
park marshals they were "86'd" from the park for 6 months- and they would be
arrested on sight if they returned.

Representatives from the ACLU will announce and explain the upcoming lawsuit
challenging the Las Vegas ordinance in federal court.

The plaintiffs include Gail Sacco, Lyla Bartholomae, Food Not Bombs, Joe Sacco,
John Brown, Southern NV Advocates for Homeless People (SNAHP) and the Catholic
Worker. Several plaintiffs will speak which will be followed by questions from
reporters.

No interviews will be held before the press conference.

For more information, please call Gary Peck at 702-262-5613 or Gail Sacco at
702-355-2764.