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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE SYSTEM IF YOU DON'T FIGHT THE SYSTEM!
Region VII DPS (Capitol Complex) and various law enforcement agencies have been violating the rights of gun rights advocates for far too long. On January 1, 2016, Open Carry will be legalized and many in law enforcement, including leadership, have openly stated they will hassle law abiding open carriers.
The 4th and 6th circuits have already ruled that open carry, where legal, does not constitute reasonable suspicion or probable cause. However, the 5th Circuit - which includes Texas - has not yet had to rule on the issue. We have no doubt it's just a matter of time.
They have already demonstrated a willingness to arrest Texans for lawful carry and we have no doubt this abuse of authority will continue.
Their leaders have testified against pro-gun bills. Their investigators have given free passes to body guards of gun control groups who assault gun rights advocates. Where laws don't exist they have either invented them or resorted to simple bullying techniques and charged us with "criminal trespassing" for daring to ask what crime we were committing to be legally asked to leave a public space.
We've tried using the system to force them through pressure and advocacy to do the right thing. We've tried meeting with and calling leadership. We've asked the Attorney General for assistance. Now that they are resorting to arresting people for having plastic, dollar store toys that look like guns the time has come to use legal means to seek justice.
These Texans have paid out thousands of dollars in bonds, attorney's fees, time and fuel fighting to have the charges dismissed or the cases brought to court. All but the most recent two arrests have had their charges dropped because no crime was committed. This hasn't stopped Texas law enforcement from continuing to quash the 1st and 2nd Amendment rights of Texans on the tip of the spear for gun rights this legislative session.
We need your help to right this wrong. We have contracted with the Law Offices of Millie Thompson who is willing to work on a contingency basis (donating her time unless we win) to take our case and finally hold DPS accountable. However, we need to raise money to pay for the paralegal and any costs associated with filing the suit.
This lawsuit affects YOU because, without it, law enforcement will continue to feel empowered to violate your rights just because they can. It's time we restored the power where it belongs in Texas - with the people. It's time we demand that our law enforcement honor their oath and obey the law and the Constitution.
Region VII DPS (Capitol Complex) and various law enforcement agencies have been violating the rights of gun rights advocates for far too long. On January 1, 2016, Open Carry will be legalized and many in law enforcement, including leadership, have openly stated they will hassle law abiding open carriers.
The 4th and 6th circuits have already ruled that open carry, where legal, does not constitute reasonable suspicion or probable cause. However, the 5th Circuit - which includes Texas - has not yet had to rule on the issue. We have no doubt it's just a matter of time.
They have already demonstrated a willingness to arrest Texans for lawful carry and we have no doubt this abuse of authority will continue.
Their leaders have testified against pro-gun bills. Their investigators have given free passes to body guards of gun control groups who assault gun rights advocates. Where laws don't exist they have either invented them or resorted to simple bullying techniques and charged us with "criminal trespassing" for daring to ask what crime we were committing to be legally asked to leave a public space.
We've tried using the system to force them through pressure and advocacy to do the right thing. We've tried meeting with and calling leadership. We've asked the Attorney General for assistance. Now that they are resorting to arresting people for having plastic, dollar store toys that look like guns the time has come to use legal means to seek justice.
These Texans have paid out thousands of dollars in bonds, attorney's fees, time and fuel fighting to have the charges dismissed or the cases brought to court. All but the most recent two arrests have had their charges dropped because no crime was committed. This hasn't stopped Texas law enforcement from continuing to quash the 1st and 2nd Amendment rights of Texans on the tip of the spear for gun rights this legislative session.
We need your help to right this wrong. We have contracted with the Law Offices of Millie Thompson who is willing to work on a contingency basis (donating her time unless we win) to take our case and finally hold DPS accountable. However, we need to raise money to pay for the paralegal and any costs associated with filing the suit.
This lawsuit affects YOU because, without it, law enforcement will continue to feel empowered to violate your rights just because they can. It's time we restored the power where it belongs in Texas - with the people. It's time we demand that our law enforcement honor their oath and obey the law and the Constitution.
Organiser
CJ Grisham
Organiser
Temple, TX
