They say their sons were tortured by Chicago police officers. Now, they’re pushing for justice and the abolition of the police.
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By Christopher Vazquez
After Rosemary Cade’s son was incarcerated, she joined Mamas Activating Movements for Abolition and Solidarity, a Chicago-based organization that works with mothers and caregivers affected by police violence.
The organization advocates for the abolition of prison and the police. Its members, however, have a diverse range of ideas around abolition and justice. These mothers and the organization’s leaders grapple with complex questions about how to confront a criminal justice system they believe has failed them.
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