Lastamender
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Blow it out your ass. Those people might have been arrested but they were never charged. Try the fucking truth for a change.Lastamender
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These Black Lives Matter Protesters Had No Idea How One Arrest Could Alter Their Lives
Young protesters, particularly those of color, arrested at protests can face chilling consequences. Here's what some have experienced.time.com
Demonstrations against racism and police violence led to more than 7,600 arrests in the U.S. in May and June, according to the Crowd Counting Consortium, which collects data from news reports. An Associated Press tally found more than 10,000 protesters were arrested in just the first 10 days after Floyd’s death on May 25. Amid the ongoing protests, many of those jailed, however briefly, are coming to terms with the repercussions of their decisions to take part in a major moment in history. Young protesters, particularly those of color, face chilling consequences on top of prosecution, including costly fines, loss of employment and a stigma that legal experts say could affect their ability to obtain housing, jobs, education and occupational licenses. “My confidence and my faith that I’ll get everything back on track is shattered,” Sandidge says.