Mitchell Hamline Out!Law stands in solidarity with the Black community in the wake of Daunte Wright’s death.
Injustice is inherent to and pervasive within our country’s system of policing; we condemn the racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression that are intertwined with the history of police violence in the United States.
Out!Law also recognizes that actions speak louder than words. We encourage our community to get involved in local mutual aid organizations and lobbying efforts. Please see the suggestions below for those who have the time, money, or ability to get involved.
As of the time this statement was released, Kim Potter, the Brooklyn Center Police Officer who killed Wright, was charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter. See more information here: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/us/daunte-wright-minnesota-shooting-wednesday/index.html
Call local officials to voice your support for legislation to end police departments’ abuse of power:
https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/comm/docs/H3TDx1y9vkO-KUdjMsfUZw.pdf (H.F. 1078, Minnesota public safety omnibus bill)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0717&ssn=0&y=2021 (H.F. 717, bill to extend statute of limitations for civil actions against police officers)
Enter your address at this link to find your representatives:
https://myreps.datamade.us/
Useful phone numbers:
Brooklyn Center Police Dept.: (763) 569-3333
Brooklyn Center City Hall: (763) 569-3300
Governor Tim Walz: (651) 201-3400
Attorney General Keith Ellison: (651) 269-3353
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office: (612) 348-5550
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: (612) 673-2100
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter: (651) 266-8510
Helpful resource on how to talk to local officials and what to say:
https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fact-sheet-how-to-call-your-elected-officials.pdf
Comprehensive list of where to donate money and supplies:
https://cryptpad.fr/pad/?fbclid=IwAR3M9-PKluzWMN1iB3mhKKaa2ce7ON40uZzdZFKcS1n32crNDUnRJ_KTAhA#/2/pad/view/0zKTGrHKmhgGO9w6RAHXLJUVQU1S+yu-+eMPyaUZLJc/