Act Immediately: Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles issued its denial of clemency for Troy Davis

September 20, 2011 cdaniel

Dear Friends,

Just a few minutes ago, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles issued its denial of clemency for Troy Davis. As disappointing as this is, the famous Joe Hill quote from before he was executed comes to mind: "Don’t waste any time in mourning. Organize!"

But first, Troy Davis is not dead yet!

Right now, please immediately act and urge the parole board to reconsider their decision. Please politely e-mail the board members at or fax their office at (404) 651-8502.

Then, click here to join us in calling on the Board to reconsider its decision, and on the Chatham County (Savannah) District Attorney Larry Chisolm to do the right thing. They have until the final moments before Troy’s scheduled execution to put the brakes on this runaway justice system.

Then, join a local demonstration, or initiate one yourself. Today is a Day of Protest to express our outrage at the recent decision to deny Troy Davis clemency and on Wednesday (Sept. 21), NCADP is calling for a Day of Vigil on Troy’s impending execution date.

If you are able to organize locally for either of these events, please click to tell Amnesty International USA about your plans.

Everyone is encouraged to wear a black armband, with "not in my name!" written on it.
In Atlanta, there will be a protest rally at the state capitol tonight at 7pm EDT (Washington Street side). In Washington, DC, they’ll be back at Tivoli Square (Columbia Heights Metro stop) tonight at 6pm EDT.
Everywhere else: protests are encouraged. Check with your state coalition to see what plans they have.
The NCADP will post further info later tonight or in the morning. For now we know that there will be a vigil in Jackson across from the prison at Towaliga County Line Baptist Church and a vigil in Atlanta on the capitol steps.

Everywhere else: vigils are encouraged. Check with your state coalition to see what plans they have.
Again, while we are focused today on saving the life of a man accused of murder where there remains so much doubt about his guilt, we remember Officer Mark MacPhail and urge you to keep his family and the families of all victims in your thoughts and prayers. We know this must be very difficult for them.

Thank you,