Non-unanimous jury convictions: a teach-in on its racist origins and impact

3534 Southeast Main Street,Portland OR 97214

30 May, 2021

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Hundreds of people with unconstitutional non-unanimous jury convictions are still sitting in Oregon prisons. What you can do about it? Join us at a teach-in to learn about why hundreds of people with unconstitutional non-unanimous jury convictions are still sitting in Oregon prisons, and what you can do about it. This teach-in will walk you through the recent Supreme Court decision that ruled guilty verdicts for criminal trials must be unanimous, overturning a practice with racist origins only taking place in Oregon and Louisiana. We will discuss why Attorney General, Ellen Rosenblum, refuses to give those still in prison or on parole from non-unanimous juries fair trials. You will hear from people whose lives have been forever changed because of this unconstitutional stain on our history. But let’s not just talk—let’s act. Together, we’ll tell Ellen Rosenblum how we feel about her inaction and what the people demand she do to set the record straight. This will be a hybrid event. We will live stream the event (info TBD) and we will have the speakers and organizars out for a physical distanced & masks required in-person gathering. Registration is required for in-person. Location has a restroom and sanitizer will be provided. Attendnance is by sliding scale donation. BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities encouraged to attend for free. All proceeds will be split to the causes putting this event on. When: May 30th at 1-3 pm Location: Parklet at SE Uplift Event facilitated by Peole for Mutual Education and the City Repair Project. Supported in part by SE Uplift.