Regardless of
political perspective, all who supported actions against the NATO summit should
agree that those still in jail due to arrests during the summit should be out
on bond as soon as possible.
For all the great work that the National Lawyers Guild does, raising bail is not
something that they can legally do for their clients.
That is up to individuals and
organizations not legally representing the imprisoned.
Fortunately, Cary's Lounge, 2251 W. Devon Avenue, has
kindly agreed to allow their space to be used for an emergency bail fundraiser this Sunday night beginning at 8 PM.
There will be a voluntary cover
near the door. Suggested donation is $10 -- more if you can, less if you
can't, and of course, no one turned away who can't or won't donate.
As of yesterday, the Guild still does not have definitive information about
everyone who is still incarcerated, let alone what their charges and bail are.
They hope to have that information in the next few days.
All funds raised will go directly to those whom the Guild is able to identify
as people who, as friends and family members, are trying to raise bail funds
for their loved ones.
We can and should debate
what went down on Sunday night, but what's most important right now is that
there are people still in jail who no doubt are desperate to get out
immediately. We should do what we can to make that happen.
CAN'T
ATTEND BUT WANT TO HELP OUT ANYWAY?
Donate on-line
here:
Please help spread the word about the
fundraiser by joining its Facebook event
and spreading the word to your FB friends.
Thanks!
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