Our friends at the ACLU are asking us to call for justice following the tragic death of George Floyd.
Here are three Minnesota state officials to call.
Please pick up the phone and call today.
Minnesota Governor Walz, 651-201-3400
Key messages:
– Transfer the prosecution of the police who killed George Floyd to the Minnesota Attorney General
– Appoint a Special Assistant Attorney General to lead the prosecution
– The Hennepin County Attorney’s office, currently leading the prosecution, has failed to bring charges in past police killings
– A special prosecutor will send a clear message to the community that you value justice for George Floyd
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison – 651-296-3353
Key messages:
– Your office should lead the prosecution of the police who killed George Floyd
– You should advocate for a Special Assistant Attorney General to lead the prosecution
– The Hennepin County Attorney’s office, currently leading the prosecution, has failed to bring charges in past police killings
– A special prosecutor will send a clear message to the community that you value justice for George Floyd
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman – 612-348-5550 or 2146
Key messages:
– I am calling for a swift and independent prosecution of the police who killed George Floyd
– These officers should be prosecuted by Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office
– Putting the state Attorney General in charge will send a clear message to the community that your office supports an independent and fair prosecution
