Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Rutgers School of Law

For the 'crime' of issuing a press release,  US political prisoner Lynne Stewart,   was eventually tossed in prison.  The 'crime' happened on Attorney General Janet Reno's watch.  Reno has her detractors who think she was far too tough as Attorney General.  She also has her supporters who see her as a moderate.  No one saw her as 'soft.'  Reno had her Justice Department review what happened.  There was no talk of a trial because there was no crime.  No law was broken.  The Justice Department imposes guidelines -- not written by Congress, so not laws -- on attorneys.  Lynne was made to review the guidelines and told not to break it again.  That was her 'punishment' under Janet Reno.  Bully Boy Bush comes into office and the already decided incident becomes a way for Attorney General John Ashcroft to try to build a name for himself. He goes on David Letterman's show to announce, after 9-11, that they're prosecuting Lynne for terrorism.


Eventually tossed in prison?  Even Bully Boy Bush allowed Lynne to remain out on appeal.  It's only when Barack Obama becomes president that Lynne gets tossed in prison.  It's only under Barack that the US Justice Depart disputes the judge's sentence and demands a harsher one (under the original sentence Lynne would be out now).  Lynne's cancer has returned.

She needs to be home with her family.  Her time is limited and it needs to be spent with her loved ones.  Lynne's a threat to no one -- not today, not ten years ago.  She's a 73-year-old grandmother who has dedicated her life to being there for people who would otherwise have no defenders.  Even now in prison, she shows compassion towards those who have had none for her.  Barack Obama needs to order her immediate release.  If he fails to do so, then it should be a permanent stain on his record.


Today, Lynne and others will be honored.


Lynne Honored at Rutgers School of Law with Arthury Kinoy Award

November 11th, 2013 THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF LAW | NEWARK CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD PRESENTS:

THE SECOND ANNUAL ARTHUR KINOY AWARDS CEREMONY

http://www.democracynow.org/2003/9/22/doing_justice_the_life_and_trials

Wednesday, November 13

6:30 pm

Rutgers School of Law | Newark

LOWER ATRIUM!

Please Join the National Lawyers Guild in Celebrating the Memory of Rutgers Law School’s Very Own People’s Lawyer!!!
This is an excellent opportunity to network with public interest students, alums, lawyers, advocates and organizers while enjoying delicious food and drink.
(Vegan Options Available)
Professor Gary Francione is returning to host this event recognizing people’s lawyers in the name of Arthur Kinoy:

Lynne Stewart, longtime movement lawyer, http://www.democracynow.org/2013/8/8/i_do_not_want_to_die

Steven Gotzler, Legal Program Assistant at the ACLU-PA
and Connie Pascale, Vice-President and Assistant General Counsel at Legal Service of NJ
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Sliding Scale Admission:
•$1-5 Students
•$5-15 Recent Alum and General Public
•$15-20  Attorneys
NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY!




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