I didn’t say Justice for Elijah.
I said the possibility of justice.
His final words are haunting.š¢š¢š¢
"His final words are haunting and tragic," @GeoffRBennett says. "If Elijah McClain isn't safe, who is?" pic.twitter.com/u40zd0M9gr
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 1, 2021
Elijah McClainās final wordsā¦
āMy name is Elijah McClain. That's my house. I was just going home. I'm an introvert. I'm just different. That's all. I'm so sorry. I have no gun. I don't do that stuff. I don't do any fighting. Why are you attacking me?ā#JusticeForElijahMcClain
— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) September 1, 2021
"That's not his character, that's not his nature," LaWayne Mosley, Elijah McClain's father, says about the Aurora police union claim that McClain violently resisted arrest in its issued statement.https://t.co/xJBYxIHDcR
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 2, 2021
"I think the biggest reflection is just lack of respect and response over someone's death, by those who are in power."
This is what local activist Kelci Newlin had to say last year on where the fight is in demanding justice for #ElijahMcClain:pic.twitter.com/lUhJnK0EPE
— AJ+ (@ajplus) September 1, 2021
AUGUST 24, 2019
Elijah McClain died after a police encounter one year ago today.
He was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea.
3 Aurora police officers confronted him.
He was put in a chokehold & injected with ketamine while handcuffed.#ElijahMcClain https://t.co/bBbY23RnTt pic.twitter.com/mG9a0cfREn
— Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) August 24, 2020
David Rothschild (@DavMicRot) tweeted at 7:58 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
Mainstream media assured US during 2016 & 2020 elections, and confirmations of the 3 Trump justices that Republicans would never actually do what they were campaigning on, because it is too extreme, too dangerous, too unpopular, but then they did something faster and *way worse*
(https://twitter.com/DavMicRot/status/1433414129302360064?s=03)
Sheldon Whitehouse (@SenWhitehouse) tweeted at 11:04 AM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
Republican justices ended a womanās right to choose in Texas. Thatās what happens when anonymous right-wing donors control the Supreme Court and precedent ceases to matter.
(https://twitter.com/SenWhitehouse/status/1433098384165023750?s=03)
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Aaron Astor (@AstorAaron) tweeted at 6:18 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
When can private citizens sue others for being unvaccinated? Because if you don’t think that will happen, you don’t understand the law of unintended consequences.
(https://twitter.com/AstorAaron/status/1433388830397173761?s=03)
Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) tweeted at 6:54 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
NEW: Texas law could flip the script on abortion politics.
Republicans have benefited from a āsafe spaceā to stir up their base against abortion with little electoral downside as Roe was secure.
Now that safe space is now gone.
w/ ā¦@aseitzwaldā© š https://t.co/ZOiAjLk0ty
(https://twitter.com/sahilkapur/status/1433397880329539589?s=03)
Kenny BooYah! šš¾ (@KwikWarren) tweeted at 10:07 PM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
I want2know what percentage of the ppl screaming at President Biden&the Dems to āPack the court!ā actually voted for Dems in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020. Obama begged ppl2vote. Hillary begged ppl2vote. This bullshit got started when ppl stayed home during 2010 midterms.
(https://twitter.com/KwikWarren/status/1433265339446464517?s=03)
Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) tweeted at 6:54 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
Justice Sotomayor: ā ā¦ A majority of Justices have opted to bury their heads in the sand ā¦ Taken together, the Act is a breathtaking act of defianceāof the Constitution, of this Courtās precedents, and of the rights of women seeking abortions throughout Texas.ā
(https://twitter.com/Yamiche/status/1433397863980142595?s=03)
Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) tweeted at 6:40 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
As of today, abortion is effectively illegal for most women in the nationās second most populous state.
(https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1433394418082537476?s=03)
David Darmofal (@david_darmofal) tweeted at 4:02 PM on Mon, Aug 30, 2021:
There have been a lot of ageist attacks on President Biden, including from the left. But I sincerely wonder if a younger president, more concerned about his/her legacy, would have had the courage to make the difficult decision he did. I hope this leads people to be less ageist.
(https://twitter.com/david_darmofal/status/1432448713310539783?s=03)
Sam from Delacroix, LA (@Kennymack1971) tweeted at 6:54 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
And if they can get away with peeling back voting rights and abortion rights then yes sports fans…They’re going after the whole enchilada.
Every significant gain of the 20th century is at risk now. White supremacy is making its last stand.
Vote accordingly.
(https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1433397963720626186?s=03)
Sam from Delacroix, LA (@Kennymack1971) tweeted at 6:48 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
You thought voter supression was a black people problem.
You took reproductive rights for granted.
You underestimated just how serious these RW religious fundies are.
But “DO SOMETHING”
Man fuck off.
(https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1433396313522049029?s=03)
Sam from Delacroix, LA (@Kennymack1971) tweeted at 6:48 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
I’m going to keep saying it and not give a fuck who gets mad about it.
Everyone hollering and screaming today who blew off 2016 and the midterms before that can all eat shit.
So many of us told you and you didn’t care.
So take your DEMS DO SOMETHING and shove it up your ass.
(https://twitter.com/Kennymack1971/status/1433396312523919364?s=03)
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) tweeted at 11:24 PM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
Confirms what weāve known. The current court is corrupted and corrupt. One of the five in the conservative majority was a corrupt appt. A corrupt court must be brought to heel by the law. We must expand the court to undo its corruption.
(https://twitter.com/joshtpm/status/1433284573161562119?s=03)
Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) tweeted at 4:57 PM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
Texas law SB8 blatantly violates the constitutional right established under Roe v. Wade nearly five decades ago. It will disproportionately affect communities of color and individuals with low incomes from getting access to the health care they need.
We must protect that right.
(https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1433187203228835840?s=03)
Monica Potts (@MonicaBPotts) tweeted at 11:45 PM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
Conservatives believe in a different United States and theyāre going to do everything they can to thwart the majority and make their vision happen. The differences are irreconcilable.
(https://twitter.com/MonicaBPotts/status/1433290043670646785?s=03)
And The Tweet Goes On (@lacadri34) tweeted at 6:34 AM on Thu, Sep 02, 2021:
You can’t expect women in their late 50s, 60s & 70s to continue to help you fight for abortion rights. Although older women are the stuff they’re not the Duracell Bunny. It’s your time now young ladies. Seize the moment.
(https://twitter.com/lacadri34/status/1433392774670344193?s=03)
What say you, Little Susie Collins?šš
chris evans (@chris_notcapn) tweeted at 11:31 PM on Wed, Sep 01, 2021:
BREAKING: In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States votes NOT to block the Texas abortion ban.
(https://twitter.com/chris_notcapn/status/1433286415350108160?s=03)
His final words broke my heart šŖšŖšŖ
Good Morning Everyone ššš