Anger, frustration, excitement: US action on Rittenhouse release | Court Matters

Kyle RittenhouseThe release of protesters last year has sparked interest – and diversity – from activists and lawmakers in the United States, political demonstrations and deep divisions in the country.

Human rights groups and pro-democracy activists condemned the ruling Friday as an example of pure privilege and injustice, with Rittenhouse supporters, including former President Donald Trump’s allies, celebrating as a victory.

Rittenhouse dangerous shooting two protesters and three injured demonstrations of chaos during a crackdown on police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a white man shot dead a black man, Jacob Blake, in the back.

But in a case which has attracted national interest since early November, Rittenhouse and its lawyers have denied any wrongdoing. self-defense and self he used his AR rifle to defend himself against demonstration. The protesters blamed the teenager for the violence that took place on August 25, 2020.

“You know very well that Kyle Rittenhouse would have been black if he had been found guilty of a crime – or shot by police at the scene,” former Democratic leader Julian Castro wrote on Twitter.

This case reveals all that we have been discussing for years. Rittenhouse has the potential for harm from a high-tech mix of high-quality products that value human life, as well as the proliferation of powerful firearms with limited limits than driving licenses.

– March For Our Lives (@ AMarch4OurLives) November 19, 2021

“If you want an amazing example of white fortune, please see Kyle Rittenhouse’s verdict,” wrote Andy Levin, the leader of democracy.

President Joe Biden, who said earlier Friday that he had not seen the case, said he accepted the decision.

“While Kenosha’s decision will leave many Americans angry and concerned, I, too, must acknowledge that the judges have spoken out,” Biden said in a statement.

The family of Anthony Huber, one of the protesters who was shot by Rittenhouse, said they were deeply saddened by the jury’s decision.

“It sends an unofficial message that civilians with guns can be seen in every town, inciting violence, and using the accident they created to justify shooting people in the street,” the couple said. media media.

“We believe that well-meaning people have joined us in vigorously rejecting this message and demanding that our laws, our officials, and our justice systems improve.”

The justice system has also shown that there is a system within the system that always slaps “other” people in the hands and condemns black people for making history and despair. Today that system has failed us, on time.#RittenhouseVerdict

– Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) November 19, 2021

Kimberley Motley and Milo Schwab, lawyers for Gaige Grosskreutz, who was injured in the shooting, and Joseph Rosenbaum, who was shot by Rittenhouse, have vowed to continue the case.

“That night in Kenosha, Gaige Grosskreutz, Anthony Huber, and many others acted boldly,” the lawyer said in a statement.

“They did not demand violence, but to end violence. What we need right now is justice, not violence. While today’s ruling may mean that justice has been delayed, it does not necessarily mean denying justice. We are committed to revealing the truth of the night and answering those who are guilty. ”

Cori Bush, a Democratic woman and Black Lives Matter activist, said she was “disappointed”, “angry” and “heartbroken.”

Judge. Judges. Defendant.

It is pure authority in action.

The system was not designed to hold whites accountable for their actions. This is why black and brown people are abused and placed in cages while white killers move freely.

I was injured. I’m angry. I am heartbroken.

– Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 19, 2021

“The verdict in the #KyleRittenhouse case is brutal and fails to provide justice for those who lost their lives as they peacefully rallied to protest against police brutality and violence,” said the NAACP, an international justice group. in a tweet.

Bernice King, civil rights activist and daughter of human rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., tweeted a picture of a sign that says, “The system is not broken. This is how they were arrested. ”

Note: this system works as intended. The system was always designed to protect and promote good governance.

– Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) November 19, 2021

While tribal justice advocates appealed the decision, prominent members of the ruling party rejoiced.

Rudy Giuliani, a Trump ally and former New York City mayor, greeted the judges and criticized the “big radio” for publishing the case.

There are many Americans who, unlike MSM and Bidenistas, are honest and sincere people. Judges in the Rittenhouse case also showed real courage to allay the fears of those outside the court, the MSM lying in the case and Biden’s restraining order. .

– Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) November 19, 2021

The National Rifle Association (NRA), a gun rights group, sent a statement on the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which states “freedom … to keep and carry weapons”.

A well-trained soldier, being essential to national security, the right of people to keep and carry weapons, will not be violated.

-NRA (@NRA) November 19, 2021

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a staunch activist, also mentioned the Second Amendment in celebration of the ruling.

“Today is a wonderful day for the Second Amendment and the right to self-defense,” he wrote on Twitter. “Kyle Rittenhouse is innocent of everything! Glory to God!”

Congressman Paul Gosar, who was legal reprimand by the House of Representatives this week after posting a violent video about Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, said she had offered Rittenhouse internship as Republican counterpart Matt Gaetz.

Justice was granted #KyleRittenhouse and is completely free. As I said last year, obviously self-defense.

I will fight with my arm @mattgaetz to get dibs for Kyle as a student. https://t.co/kon65IB1d9

-Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) November 19, 2021

But in Wisconsin, Democratic Governor Tony Evers called for “healing” after the verdict, urging protesters to express themselves “peacefully.”

“I have seen the suffering and frustration of many people, and we must remain steadfast in our commitment to ending violence in our communities, assisting the victims and survivors as they recover from trauma, and eliminating the inequalities that are so closely linked. to violence and frustration, “he said in a statement.