Advocates, Legislators and Ben and Jerry's co-founders gather on Church Street demanding an end to qualified immunity for law enforcement officers in Vermont.
From VPIRG:
"Qualified immunity is an unjust legal doctrine that effectively closes the courtroom doors to victims of police abuses of power. Advocates, VT Legislators, and Ben & Jerry’s co-founders will be on Church Street demanding that the the Vermont Legislature pass legislation that would help restore victims’ access to justice. Among the list of speakers is Duane Peterson, a former police officer who co-founded the solar company SunCommon and currently serves as a member of VPIRG’s Board of Trustees."
- Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Chittenden District)
- Rep. Selene Colburn (Chittenden-6-4)
- Zoraya Hightower, Executive Director of the Peace & Justice Center and Burlington City Councilor
- Mia Schultz, president of the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP
- Kiah Morris, Executive Director, Rights and Democracy
- Rev. Mark Hughes, Executive Director of Vermont Racial Justice Alliance
- Duane Peterson, founder of SunCommon, former police officer, and VPIRG Board member
- Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s and co-chair of the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity
- Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s and co-chair of the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity
