Lawyers at The Democracy Fund will defend a young mother facing mischief charges related to the Coutts border protest.
CALGARY: The Democracy Fund (TDF) appeared in Lethbridge Court this week to defend Ms. Allred, one of the last remaining individuals facing charges from the 2022 Coutts Freedom Convoy protest.
Ms. Allred – a young mother – is charged with mischief related to her presence near the protest site.
The Coutts border protest in southern Alberta began on January 29, 2022, and ended peacefully on February 15, 2022. It was organized to protest the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and public health restrictions. The demonstration, which garnered international attention, resulted in numerous arrests and legal proceedings.
The Democracy Fund has successfully defended multiple clients from the Coutts border protest since 2022. TDF has consistently argued that many of these cases fall within the protected rights of peaceful assembly and free expression under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Adam Blake-Gallipeau, TDF’s senior litigation counsel, said, “Our legal team has requested disclosure and is ready to contest these charges at trial. TDF is fully committed to defending Ms. Allred and protecting her rights.”
About The Democracy Fund:
Founded in 2021, The Democracy Fund (TDF) is a Canadian charity dedicated to constitutional rights, advancing education and relieving poverty. TDF promotes constitutional rights through litigation and public education. TDF supports an access to justice initiative for Canadians whose civil liberties have been infringed by government lockdowns and other public policy responses to the pandemic.