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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens
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April 18, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
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LULAC ANALYSIS: POLICE LYING UNDER THE COLOR OF LAW FAILS TO PROTECT LATINO
COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHEAST
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls for Federal
Investigation and Disciplinary Action Against Officers Who Misinformed Latinos
Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the
following statement after ProPublica reported [ [link removed] ]
alleged police misconduct towards Latino drivers in New York State. An
investigation by the nonprofit news agency uncovered years of deliberate
omissions and misinformation by officers in Westchester County. Law enforcement
intended to entrap Spanish-speaking drivers suspected of driving under the
influence.
James Fukuda – LULAC National Vice-President for the Northeast
"It is unacceptable that law enforcement agencies wrongly inform Spanish-speaking
drivers about their constitutional rights. This behavior not only displays a
blatant disregard for the rights of individuals, but it also engenders distrust
within communities and leads to a lack of cooperation with authorities. Law
enforcement agencies must understand the importance of respecting the rights of
all individuals and providing accurate information regarding those rights.
Failure to do so only erodes further trust and cooperation between law
enforcement and the communities they serve.
The U.S. Department of Justice must take immediate action to investigate possible
official misconduct charges and civil rights violations under the color of law.
Any individuals who have engaged in this behavior must be held accountable for
their actions, and steps must be taken to ensure that it does not happen again.
To build trust and foster cooperation between law enforcement and the communities
they serve, it is essential that all individuals be treated with respect and
dignity and that their rights are upheld and protected at all times.
It is not enough for law enforcement agencies to be held accountable for their
actions; we must also speak out against official misconduct and demand better
from those sworn to protect and serve our communities. We call on the public to
express their strong opposition to lying while wearing a badge and to speak out
against any behavior that undermines the trust and cooperation between law
enforcement and the communities they serve. We can only ensure that our rights
are respected and upheld and that justice is done for all through our collective
efforts.
We also urge the public to get involved in their communities and tell law
enforcement agencies they expect better. By engaging in constructive dialogue and
working together towards common goals, we can build stronger, safer communities
where everyone is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. We must all
do our part to hold law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions and
demand that they uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Only then can we ensure that justice is served and that our communities are safe,
secure, and fair for all."
Domingo García – LULAC National President
"LULAC demands that the DA immediately ask the courts to reopen all cases of the
injustice of Latino defendants who were misled on their rights. The Miranda case
and others have seen Latinos fight to protect the civil rights of all Americans.
We ask the current DA and New York courts to do the same. We also will ask the
New York Bar Association to investigate any misconduct by previous D.A.s."
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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