End Qualified Immunity - Rally at Ben and Jerry's on Church Street

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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 

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