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JUSTICE FOR ERIC GARNER
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JUSTICE FOR ERIC GARNER
Two years ago, a grand jury failed to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner: NYC is calling
for justice and a chokehold ban
What:
The National Action Network (NAN), Minister Kirsten John Foy and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, will join elected officials and civil rights advocates to rally for justice the day before the two-year anniversary of the grand jury case that ended with no indictment for the officer who killed Eric Garner by placing him in a chokehold — a move that is banned by the NYPD but still used. There will be a call for justice, as well as a push to criminalize the use of chokeholds by police. The legislation banning chokeholds is sponsored by Council Members Rory Lancman, Jumaane D. Williams and Robert Cornegy, and has 28 total sponsors.
Who:
The National Action Network (NAN), Minister Kirsten John Foy and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner
Council Members Rory Lancman, Jumaane D. Williams and Robert Cornegy
State and local elected officials
Justice League NYC
NYC-based advocacy organizations
Where:
Steps of City Hall in Manhattan
When:
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