{"id":42885,"date":"2021-04-15T14:32:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T19:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/?p=42885"},"modified":"2021-04-15T14:32:45","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T19:32:45","slug":"outlaw-statement-on-daunte-wright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/students\/2021\/04\/15\/outlaw-statement-on-daunte-wright\/","title":{"rendered":"Out!Law Statement on Daunte Wright"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mitchell Hamline Out!Law stands in solidarity with the Black community in the wake of Daunte Wright\u2019s death. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Injustice is inherent to and pervasive within our country\u2019s 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. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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: <\/span>https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/04\/14\/us\/daunte-wright-minnesota-shooting-wednesday\/index.html<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Call local officials to voice your support for legislation to end police departments\u2019 abuse of power:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/www.house.leg.state.mn.us\/comm\/docs\/H3TDx1y9vkO-KUdjMsfUZw.pdf<\/span><\/span> (H.F. 1078, Minnesota public safety omnibus bill)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/bills\/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0717&ssn=0&y=2021<\/span><\/span> (H.F. 717, bill to extend statute of limitations for civil actions against police officers)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Enter your address at this link to find your representatives:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/myreps.datamade.us\/<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Useful phone numbers:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Brooklyn Center Police Dept.: (763) 569-3333<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Brooklyn Center City Hall: (763) 569-3300<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Governor Tim Walz: (651) 201-3400<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Attorney General Keith Ellison: (651) 269-3353<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hennepin County Attorney’s Office: (612) 348-5550<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: (612) 673-2100<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter: (651) 266-8510 <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Helpful resource on how to talk to local officials and what to say:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fact-sheet-how-to-call-your-elected-officials.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Comprehensive list of where to donate money and supplies:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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https:\/\/cryptpad.fr\/pad\/?fbclid=IwAR3M9-PKluzWMN1iB3mhKKaa2ce7ON40uZzdZFKcS1n32crNDUnRJ_KTAhA#\/2\/pad\/view\/0zKTGrHKmhgGO9w6RAHXLJUVQU1S+yu-+eMPyaUZLJc\/<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mitchell Hamline Out!Law stands in solidarity with the Black community in the wake of Daunte Wright\u2019s death. \u00a0 Injustice is inherent to and pervasive within our country\u2019s 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. \u00a0 … <\/p>\n

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