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END THE BACKPACK BAN
In response to the Black Lives Matter protests, the City of Las Vegas passed an ordinance (with no notice to the public) to ban protesters from using backpacks.
This is a direct attack on Nevadans who are using their voices and 1st amendment rights to advocate for their communities and call for the end of police terror. It is also a pathway to racial profiling and stop and frisk which will cause many more Nevadans to have encounters with the police that could end tragically. This ban is also unfair to parents, people with illnesses, or otherwise need to have a backpack or bag with food, supplies, and medical items.
It’s no surprise that ban's biggest supporter is Michele Fiore, who is now under fire for racist comments about Black Lives Matter protesters, the same kind of insensitive comments she's made her entire career. It's clear that this backpack ban is less about safety, and more about punishing Nevadans who believe in justice and ending police violence.
The City of Las Vegas backpack ban ordinance is a disaster and must be repealed.
END THE BACKPACK BAN
END THE BACKPACK BAN
Please share this action with anyone else who might be interested in lending their voice.
Attend the City of Las Vegas council meeting Wednesday June 17th and ask Mayor Carolyn Goodman to rescind the backpack ban and remove Councilwoman Fiore as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Las Vegas City Council Meeting
Wednesday June 17th
Meeting starts 9:00am, arrive early and wear your mask!
500 S Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
There is a public parking garage next two City Hall, the first two hours of parking for meetings can be validated inside city hall at the security desk before you leave.
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