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On May 24, 1961, a group of Freedom Riders departed Montgomery for Jackson, Mississippi. There, hundred of supporters greeted the riders. However, those who attempted to use the whites-only facilities were arrested for trespassing and taken to a maximum-security penitentiary.pic.twitter.com/LpQtnm2s9K
That same day, U.S. Attorney General Kennedy issued a statement urging a “cooling off” period in the face of the growing violence: “A very difficult condition exists now in the states of Mississippi and Alabama. Besides the groups of ‘Freedom Riders’ traveling...”
“...there are curiosity seekers, publicity seekers and others who are seeking to serve their own causes, as well as many persons who are traveling because they must use the interstate carriers to reach their destination.”
“In this confused situation, there is increasingly possibility that innocent persons may be injured. A mob asks no questions. A cooling off period is needed.”
“It would be wise for those traveling through these two Sites to delay their trips until the present state of confusion and danger has passed and an atmosphere of reason and normalcy has been restored.”
During the Mississippi hearings, the judge turned and looked at the wall rather than listen to the Freedom Riders’ defense—as had been the case when sit-in participants were arrested for protesting segregated lunch counters in Tennessee. He sentenced the riders to 30 days.
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