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If you're planning to hit the streets, remember that NLG Chicago had your back!
NLG Chicago
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Legal support for progressive social movements. Human rights above property interests. Official Chicago National Lawyers Guild twitter. Tweets not legal advice.
- What Are My Rights When Contacted By Law Enforcement? A thread....
- If you were arrested at last night's demonstration for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and all victims of police violence in Chicago and given a court date, please contact us for legal support: 773-309-1198.
- If you have been arrested and you're now facing uprising-related charges, you can contact us for legal support. We are working to match those arrested with volunteer attorneys who are committed to supporting the movement. You can reach us at 773-309-1198.
- NLG Chicago is proud to have our legal observers at Northwestern University to support students taking action in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
- We've been receiving lots of questions about what you should do if you're arrested. Please help us circulate this graphic, which contains the most up-to-date contact information about legal support for protests in Chicago.
- A dozen Legal Observers are supporting ~2,000 #MuslimBan protesters (and growing) at O'Hare right now. #NoBanNoWall
- Following protest related arrests, organizers will often direct calls to the police station to demand that people are released. While we respect the decisions of organizers, NLG Chicago is encouraging people to rethink this practice.
- NLG volunteers have confirmed the release of 18 people arrested last night. Two people are still in custody at 51st/Wentworth, & 2-3 more will be in bond court today. We continue to work with organizers, @CookCoDefender & @ChiBondFund to track everyone & confirm their release.
- This evening, Chicago Police arrested more than 70 people protesting the Democratic National Convention in solidarity with the people of Palestine. NLG Chicago attorneys are at the station ready to meet with arrestees.
- We’re coordinating with organizers, @ChiBondFund, the Cook County Public Defender’s police station unit, and @FDLAChicago. Lawyers are at the stations right now. We’re tracking arrested protesters to ensure people are released and have access to bond, if needed. #solidarity
- We recognize that many people are taking the streets for the first time & may not realize there is a network of attorneys that are down with the cause. For decades, the National Lawyers Guild has had the back of the movement. Below are some resources we can provide.
