FCL - CA and California's Anti-Death Penalty Coalition Convene in Sacramento on March 11, 2020
Friends Committee on Legislation - California
February 19, 2020
From: Jim Lindburg, Legislative Director, FCLCA
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, California's Anti-Death Penalty Coalition will convene in Sacramento to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the moratorium on executions; to lobby in support of legislation to address racial discrimination in the criminal justice system; and to educate legislators on the problems with the death penalty, life without parole, and other forms of extreme sentencing. The day will culminate with a free showing of the highly acclaimed film "Just Mercy."
Breakfast and lunch will be provided and travel assistance is also available -- thanks to the generous support of ACLU of Northern CA and Amnesty International. However, advance registration is required.
Please see the link below to register.
And please help spread the word - please share the invite with your networks.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
• 9-10:15 Bill and Lobby training at SEIU Offices located at 1130 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (Breakfast available at 8:40)
• 10:30-11 Press event on Capitol steps
• 11:00-4 Lobby visits
• 4:30-5:30 Tentative: Reception, Location TBD
• 5:30-8:30 Just Mercy Screening at the Crest Theater (free) and panel discussion
We look forward to seeing you in Sacramento on March 11!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 9:00am
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