U.S : Kyle RITTENHOUSE.

 

 

 

Friend,       Here are the facts : In 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse crossed state lines and used an illegally purchased assault rifle to confront racial justice protesters who had been demonized and made out to be a threat by far-right politicians, commentators, and media outlets. He killed two people and gravely injured another. In the aftermath of these events, he was raised to the status of near-mythic figure in right-wing extremist circles,[1] often being called a “hero” by far-right activists.[2]   His 2021 trial was riddled with clear evidence of bias in Rittenhouse's favor. And the not guilty verdict in the case will be seen as tacit encouragement by our criminal justice system for racially-inspired white mob violence[3] – unless we do something about it.   There is significant evidence that the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse was a gross miscarriage of justice; there must be a federal investigation into that fateful day in 2020.       Sign your name to demand that the Department of Justice investigate Kyle Rittenhouse’s case. >>       The facts of this case were clear. But from the beginning, we knew that the cards were stacked against justice – from the politically charged atmosphere surrounding the case to the shockingly unfair behavior by the judge presiding over the case.   We can’t bring back the people Rittenhouse killed, or undo the harm to the man who was injured, but achieving some measure of justice in this case could prevent the next armed vigilante from committing a similar act of devastating violence. That’s why we’re calling on the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation of Rittenhouse’s actions. There must be accountability for white vigilantism aimed at suppressing peaceful racial justice protests.       Please add your name now to join us in calling for a federal investigation into Kyle Rittenhouse. >>       In solidarity,         Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate.             [1] “Kyle Rittenhouse, Kenosha, and the New Far-Right Battleground.” (Right Wing Watch, 12/9/2020.) [2] “Right-Wing Operative Ed Martin: ‘Kyle Rittenhouse Is a Hero’.” (Right Wing Watch, 11/4/2021.) [3] “Right-Wing Activists, White Supremacists Celebrate Rittenhouse Acquittal.” (Right Wing Watch, 11/19/2021.)         THANK YOU for your support of People For the American Way ! Radical Right extremists are trying to turn back the clock on a century of advances in civil rights, women’s rights, workers’ rights, the social safety net and more… they’re waging an all-out assault on the fundamental pillars of our country – democracy, checks and balances, a fair and independent judicial branch, and core values like fairness, equality, and justice for all. People For is fighting back every day with : ✔ Grassroots organizing ✔ Lobbying and advocacy ✔ Research and education ✔ Voter mobilization ✔ And more… But we can’t do this vital work without the robust grassroots financial support of our members and activists. Please help fund the fight for progress and stand against right-wing extremism with an urgently needed donation to People For today>>   contact us   Facebook  |   Twitter  |   YouTube   1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005-5002, 202-467-4999