To commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Attica Prison Uprising, The Sentencing Project’s Campaign to End Life Imprisonment, in collaboration with the Decarceration National Network, invites you to join with incarcerated people, their families and activists in September to demand the release of people subjected to long prison terms in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The spread of COVID-19 inside prisons and jails, where social distancing and other prevention measures are virtually impossible, has infected over 150,000 people and many have suffered preventable deaths. The September #AtticaUprising49 actions can help stop this tragedy by joining voices demanding the release of all people who can be safely returned to the community. Actions across the country will highlight the following demands: - Clemency Now!
- Mass Decarceration through All Possible Means
- Abolish Extreme Sentencing
- Safety For All People In Prisons and Jails
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Don't see an event in your state? Help us build this movement by organizing an activity to demand decarceration in your state. The Sentencing Project can provide direction and messaging to help you create an impactful event. Email [email protected] for assistance. |
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