The president of the Atlanta NAACP, Gerald Griggs, is calling for immediate policy changes at Emory University, condemning the recent use of force against peaceful student protesters. Griggs expressed outrage over the militarized response by law enforcement during a First Amendment demonstration on the campus in April.
Emory University’s handling of the protest, which involved Atlanta Police officers and Georgia State Patrol, has drawn strong criticism from Griggs and the local community. Griggs emphasized the need to uphold civil rights and denounced the excessive use of force against demonstrators.
During discussions with Emory University President Gregory Fenves, Griggs voiced concerns about the university’s response to the protest, emphasizing the importance of protecting students’ rights to peaceful assembly. Griggs revealed that there is an ongoing investigation into the involvement of Georgia State Patrol in the incident.
