On September 29th when the U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer recess they will finally decide on the fate of Troy Davis.

Troy Davis was convicted and sentenced to death in 1991 for the August 19, 1989 murder of off-duty Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Despite the fact that 7 out of 9 witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony, no murder weapon was found and no physical evidence links Davis to the crime, Davis was still wrongfully convicted. Hundreds of thousands of activists and human rights leaders, such as former President Jimmy Carter and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, have come to recognize Troy’s case as a symbol of all that is wrong about the death penalty. Watch this video about Troy’s case:

This sort of injustice is infuriating, isn’t it?
To help raise awareness about Troy Davis’ case Amnesty International USA is organizing a teach-in the week of Sept. 21-27. By organizing a teach-in, you will help Amnesty International shine an even brighter light on Troy’s case and the larger system of injustice that created it. A teach-in can play a crucial role in opening up a discussion on how the death penalty violates human rights. Amnesty notes that is not just a discussion for those in law enforcement and legal fields, but students, teachers, faith leaders and all members of your community should weigh in.

Amnesty is also planning a rally for Troy Davis in DC on September 29, learn more about that and all of the ways to support this cause by clicking here. And be sure to sign the sign the online petition calling on Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm to reopen Troy’s case.