| Our friend, mother, artist, and comrade Priscilla Grim is one of 61 people facing RICO charges in Georgia for resisting the destruction of the Weelaunee Forest and the violent expansion of the police state known as Cop City. This is a coordinated attack on our right to organize, protest, and dream of a livable future. On Wednesday, May 14, Priscilla and her co-defendants will appear in court at Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. This legal assault is part of a national wave of repression — designed to chill dissent and scare us into silence. But we know that when we show up for each other, we keep each other safe.We’re calling for a Day of Solidarity with the Stop Cop City 61. Here’s how you can plug in: Call, fax, or email Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr Demand he drop these bogus charges. Dial +1 (404) 656-8733 and tell him: we won’t let our people be punished for protecting forest life. Email: [email protected] Fax: (404) 657-8733 Script for your communications: “Hello, I am calling to demand that Attorney General Chris Carr drop all charges against the 61 stop cop city RICO defendants. Civil rights and legal experts have widely condemned the charges as baseless and an attack on constitutional rights. I want to remind the Attorney General’s Office how expensive trials like this are for Georgia’s taxpayers (and voters) who elected Chris Carr and do not want to see their tax dollars wasted on prosecuting constitutionally protected activity. Dropping all charges will benefit all parties involved. Many people across the state and the country care about and support the 61 defendants and stand against the criminalization of social movements. The country is watching, and we urge you to drop all charges immediately. Thank you.” Rally Outside the Courthouse If you’re in or near Atlanta, show up at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, outside Fulton County Courthouse. Let’s pack the space and make it clear: the movement is watching. Flyer to share Take Local Action Banner drops, posters, sidewalk chalk, zines — speak the truth where you live. Let your neighbors know: the Stop Cop City 61 are not alone. Resources here Donate to Priscilla’s Legal Defense Fund Court dates mean travel, legal fees, missed work, and mounting costs. Help Priscilla keep fighting; she still needs to pay rent this month, she is $700 short after setting up travel to Atlanta. |
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| **If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please send a message to [email protected], and we will put you in touch with the organization now fiscally sponsoring Priscilla (but we need a bit more time to set up the giving portal). Organize Your Group to Sign On Unions, collectives, faith groups, and mutual aid crews, please sign the statement of solidarity and raise your voice. Sign on here Stay Informed This isn’t just about Atlanta. It’s about all of us. Get updates The state is trying to make an example of Priscilla and her co-defendants. But we won’t let them stand alone. Spread the word, bring your people, and let’s build a wall of solidarity they can’t bulldoze.For Priscilla. For Weelaunee. For all of us. — Support Crew for Priscilla Grim and the Stop Cop City 61 |