NJCAIC #SayTheirNames Funeral Procession And Call To Action Held In Trenton

May 28, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Loved ones and friends of those who have passed from COVID-19 behind the prison walls came together at the Trenton War Memorial today just before Governor Murphy’s daily press conference. The New Jersey Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement held a #SayTheirNames Funeral Procession and Call to Action as they drove in circles around the building.

The event is bringing attention those who have died and are still incarcerated during the pandemic. Protesters are not happy of how Governor Murphy and Department of Corrections have handled the cronavirus and very concerned for those who are still stuck behind prison walls. Family members, ministers and others spoke out against the injustice prior to the procession.

Now, more than ever, we need to come together. We need to protect our most vulnerable. We need to unite in our communities and in our common humanity. For some though, it is all too easy to write off one of our most vulnerable populations- adults and youth trapped behind bars during COVID-19. The simple but vital precautions we can take every day to stay safe from COVID-19 like sanitation, social distance, avoiding sick people and accessing healthcare are unavailable to those trapped inside the prison system. Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 124 was supposed to help the most vulnerable people. It has been an inexcusable failure of epic proportions. Meanwhile, as the Governor continues to hide behind the DOC and the JJC (Adult & Youth Corrections) human beings are dying every day and leaving their loved ones with little more to mourn than a memory and a bad excuse. They were never supposed to be sentenced to death but Gov. Murphy has done just that.

The #SayTheirNames Funeral Procession aims to pay respect to all those who have needlessly passed away due to government inaction and to pressure Gov Murphy and the DOC to act before more people die. We demand that people are released and conditions are improved immediately. We demand that Gov. Murphy #DecarcerateCOVID19

Every car in the procession will wear a sign with the name of someone who has passed or who is still trapped inside the system. We will #SayTheirNames. We will remember. These are our mothers and fathers, sisters and sons, friends and neighbors and human beings who deserve more. Faith leaders will guide the procession through the Trenton War Memorial just before Gov. Murphy’s daily COVID briefing takes place there.

Everyone is welcome. We will be maintaining social distance and all recommended safety procedures. Everyone is to remain in their vehicle. Masks will be provided to those who need it. We are here Because we care for our community and ask everyone to respect those safety guidelines.

ADVERTISEMENT: TRY JUST CBD AT A 20% DISCOUNT: at Buy CBD Online – CBD Oil, Gummies, Vapes. Use coupon code dennis during checkout.