NAACP Bucks County to Hold Press Conference on Quakertown Investigation, the Need for Policy Reform, Community Healing, and the Path Forward

MEDIA ADVISORY

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Robyn Green

215-364-1057

BucksNAACP@BucksNAACP2253.org

Doylestown, Pa. — The NAACP of Bucks County will hold a press conference to respond to the recently released investigative memorandum from the Bucks County District Attorney regarding the February 20, 2026, student protest in Quakertown. The Press Conference will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 A.M. at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901.

On February 20, 2026, students gathered in Quakertown to protest federal immigration enforcement policies and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in our cities. During the demonstration, several students were arrested following interactions with law enforcement that drew widespread public attention and raised concerns about the policing of students who are protesting. The incident, which involved the Quakertown Police Chief, prompted calls from community members, civil rights advocates, and elected officials for an independent review of law enforcement's response.

The recently released investigative memorandum by the Bucks County District Attorney has renewed public discussion about police accountability, the protection of First Amendment rights, and the need to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

"The events of February 20th left many students, families, and community members questioning whether their constitutional rights were respected," said NAACP Bucks County President, Adrienne King. "The District Attorney's findings are an important step, but they cannot be the final one. Our focus now must be on ensuring transparency, demanding accountability where it is warranted, and working collaboratively to implement reforms that strengthen public trust while creating space for healing. Our communities deserve policing that protects both public safety and the fundamental right to peacefully speak out."

During the press conference, community leaders will respond to the District Attorney's investigative findings and discuss the path forward, emphasizing the need for public trust, meaningful oversight, and institutional responsibility. Speakers will outline opportunities for policy reform, strategies for strengthening police-community relationships, and initiatives to promote community healing through listening circles and restorative dialogue.

Following the prepared remarks, speakers will be available to answer questions from members of the media.

SPEAKERS:

·         Adrienne King, President, NAACP Bucks County Branch

·         Representative Napoleon Nelson, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

·         Barbara Simmons, Executive Director, The Peace Center- Bucks County

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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization with a mission to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. The Bucks County Chapter was chartered in 1951 and pursues the same mission.