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On September 24 and 25, 2009, Pittsburgh will play host to the G-20 summit. Mass protests are expected, and there will be a considerable law enforcement presence, estimated at 4,000 officers representing many different agencies.
The ACLU is seeking volunteer legal observers to monitor the demonstrations to ensure that everyone's constitutional rights are respected.
You do not need any special knowledge to be a legal observer, just a commitment to civil liberties and the ability to remain impartial. We'll provide all the training and resources.
As a legal observer, you will:
- Help people exercise their rights to speak, assemble, and petition the government
- Remain a neutral observer and document, as thoroughly as possible, any incidents, arrests, or official misconduct during a protest
- Provide protesters and the general public with Know Your Rights information
As a legal observer, you will not:
- Get actively involved or serve as an intermediary between the protesters and the police
- Take a position of support for any party involved (be it police, demonstrators or counter-protesters)
- Interfere with arrests or other actions taken by the police
Contact Erin Gill at egill@aclupa.org or 412.681.7736 to get involved!
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