In response to the mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI, Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, made the following statement:
“At a time when children and families are preparing to spend time together during the winter break, an entire community is now forced to grieve because of yet another senseless, horrific school shooting in the United States.
“Our hearts are heavy and go out to the families that lost loved ones on Monday, as well as to the entire Madison community that must now try to find some semblance of normalcy again.
“The United States has once again let its children down, failing to address the human rights crisis of gun violence. Congress has had multiple opportunities to pass legislation that will help to curb gun violence in this country. Passing an assault weapons ban and Ethan’s Law for safe storage would be positive steps toward securing a future where our children are able to attend school without the threat of gun violence.
“Amnesty International USA continues to grieve with the community of Madison, students and faculty of Abundant Life Christian School, and other school communities that have been affected by gun violence this school year already.
“We urge Congress to urgently act and pass the Assault Weapons Ban legislation and Ethan’s Law legislation.”
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