Every American should be able to vote safely, securely, and, most importantly, free of intimidation. But President Trump is actively promoting the opposite, John. His campaign has been recruiting “poll watchers” to join “Trump's Army.” This comes on the heels of Trump's national praise of The Proud Boys, a heavily armed, white supremacist group, telling them to "stand by" for his call.
Let's be clear, Trump's recruitment of so-called "poll watchers" is a call for armed voter intimidation.
Voter intimidation is against the law. And armed voter intimidation is not just undemocratic; it's deadly. That's why Brady is speaking out and demanding that state and local officials work immediately this election cycle to designate polling places as gun-free zones. John, we need to push back hard against "Trump's Army" and any attempts to suppress our votes and threaten our safety.
Can you sign our petition right now demanding all polling places be made gun-free zones?
With you on our side, we won't let armed citizens interfere with our elections and suppress the votes of our fellow Americans. 
Brady Legal Demands Justice Against Gun Retailer Cabela's
In November 2016, a 19-year-old shot and killed a college athlete and teen, Anthony King. Brady Legal alleges that gun retailer Cabela’s negligently sold the shooter ammunition despite having known or having reason to believe that he was under 21 years of age, which is illegal under federal and New York state law.
We were delivered the news this past week when the Supreme Court of New York held that an unparalleled gun industry protection, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), does not stop negligence claims against an ammunition seller like Cabela’s. Too often, PLCAA blocks victims of gun violence from having their day in court. This ruling is our second win against PLCCA just this past month. Brady Legal is proud to have helped secure this step towards justice.
Learn How to Sue Negligent Gun Manufacturers by Brady Legal Experts
Since 1989, Brady’s legal team has ushered in landmark, precedent-setting victories against the gun industry in courtrooms across the country. On October 22, join Jonathan Lowy, chief counsel and vice president of Brady Legal, and Erin Davis, senior counsel for trial and appellate litigation for a training on their winning legal strategies. The virtual event, hosted by Trial Guides, is certified for CLE credit in several states and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Brady’s lifesaving work. Register now.
"Red, Blue, and Brady" Podcast Listed as Shorty Award Finalist!
This week, Brady's podcast series on racial justice was shortlisted as a finalist for the Shorty Social Good Award! Our series does a deep dive on the intersection of gun violence prevention and racial justice, featuring advocates, activists, academics, politicians, and survivors to speak on the issue. "Red, Blue, and Brady" is the first podcast devoted solely to gun violence prevention, and we have now made it the first podcast devoted to gun violence prevention and racial justice.
Brady is thrilled to have our podcast listed as a finalist among other well-known podcasts by CNN, GoFundMe, HBO, and more.
Listen to a few of our favorite episodes from our Shorty-nominated racial justice series:
If They'd Just Listen
In the first racial justice podcast episode, we’re joined by Aalayah Eastmond, a Team ENOUGH executive council member, and Tatiana Washington, a member of March For Our Lives and executive director of 50 Miles More, to discuss allyship, racism, and the roles that young women of color play in the gun violence prevention movement.
The World Turned Upside Down
JJ and Kelly are joined by Dr. Saul Cornell of Fordham University. Together, they speak about the ways the modern gun debate intersects with the history of race relations in America, history of the Second Amendment, and more.
On the Front Lines
Areas of Washington, D.C., experience high rates of gun violence. Before the police arrive, the Alliance of Concerned Men and Women, a nonprofit organization that focuses on saving the lives of at-risk youth and adults, is on the scene. To discuss the Alliance's focus on community intervention work as means to reduce gun violence, we're joined by Clayton Rosenberg, chief of staff.
A Gun Rights Decision Provides a Preview of the Justice Amy Coney Barrett Might Be, Both Liberals and Conservatives Agree, Washington Post
Crush of Poll Watchers Expected at Michigan Election Raises Intimidation Fears, Bridge Michigan
Amy Coney Barrett is Even More “Extreme” on Gun Rights than Her Republican Defenders in the Senate, Salon
Red, Blue, and Brady Nominated For Shorty Award in First Year of Production, Brady
BRADY IS HIRING
Brady is looking to fill position on our development, organizing, and legal team! Want to work for one of America's oldest and boldest gun violence prevention organizations? Learn more and apply now!
This week, the Senate held hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of NRA-backed Judge Amy Coney Barrett. While Judge Barrett disturbingly refused to answer all questions regarding the Second Amendment and gun violence, we’re thankful for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Sen. Dick Durbin (IL) for putting gun violence prevention front and center.
Sen. Durbin highlighted gun violence in his home state of Illinois, connecting illegal firearms that are trafficked across state lines to wreak havoc in communities like Chicago. Sen. Blumenthal underscored Barrett’s extreme views on the Second Amendment, warning that she would be an “activist judge” who would “strike down common-sense gun safety laws” across the country. Sen. Blumenthal also entered into official record Brady’s letter urging Senate leadership to protect our safety from gun violence and #BlockBarrett. The letter was signed by more than 30 gun violence prevention organizations.
Watch Sen. Blumenthal explain the threat to gun safety posed by Judge Barrett.
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