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May 24
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1961key event
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)1961key event
27 Freedom Riders arrested and charged with disturbing the peace at Jackson Greyhound station
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)1961
Freedom Riders adopt 'jail no bail' tactic, refusing to pay fines or accept suspended sentences
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)1961key event
discovery / report of the crime
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)1961
charging
Freedom Riders — Jackson, Mississippi arrests (May 24, 1961)