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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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April 20, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
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LULAC DEMANDS FEDERAL PROBE INTO ALLEGED RACIST POLICIES EXPOSED BY EX-FLORIDA
STATE ATTORNEY'S PROSECUTOR
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Is Outraged by Memo
Outlining Cookie-Cutter Discriminatory Practices Against Mexicans and Hispanics

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly
denounces the racist policies against Hispanic people within the Florida State
Attorney's office. Lawyers and their staff in multiple offices have well-known
this reprehensible behavior. A cookie-cutter disparate treatment was posted on a
large sheet of paper on the bulletin board and circulated as a policy memo as a
notice for all to follow. This embedded dual treatment of Hispanics versus others
is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

"This revelation hits us right in the gut! It's sickening," says David Sinclair,
LULAC Florida state director. "It's sad that today the roots of justice can be so
rotten in that corner of our beautiful state that this stench permeates our
efforts at reconciliation," he added.

Prosecutor Mackenzie Hayes, who worked in the office for only one week, had the
courage to expose this racist practice. LULAC commends her for speaking out
against these discriminatory policies and bringing attention to this important
issue. Further, LULAC is appalled that Campbell's staff is responsible for
residents across six Florida counties with 50 lawyers and an equal number of
support staff, nearly all of them white.

"It's crucial that the law is applied with equity and without prejudice," says
Mari Corrugedo, LULAC national vice-president for youth. "That is the only way
We, The People, can be guaranteed justice and fair accountability," she adds.

According to Hayes, the lawyers in the office referred to the targeted residents
as Mexicans or simply said "us versus them." This kind of language is
unacceptable and offensive. LULAC stands with the Hispanic community in Florida
and demands immediate action be taken to address these racist policies.

"As a native Floridian, I remember the panhandle of Florida being known as the
Bible Belt, very Christian at that," says Delma Rodriguez, president of LULAC
Council 7082. "What the prosecutors in Leon and Jefferson counties are doing is
not only racist but also very anti-Christian. They are definitely not following
the 'Golden Rule,'" Rodriguez states.

Doming Garcia, LULAC national president, issued a call for federal action. "LULAC
urges the US Attorney General to thoroughly investigate the agency and cases it
may have mishandled. This investigation should include a comprehensive review of
the practices within the office and the measures taken to address these issues."

LULAC is deeply troubled by the alleged misconduct exposed by this whistleblower.
We strongly condemn any form of discrimination or unequal treatment based on
race, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. We call on the Florida State
Attorney's office to take immediate steps to ensure that all individuals are
treated fairly and equally, regardless of their background.

LULAC stands in solidarity with the Hispanic community in Florida. We will
continue to fight for justice and equality for all. LULAC is committed to
ensuring everyone has equal access to justice and the opportunity to live without
fear of discrimination or bias. We will not rest until justice is served and
these racist policies are eliminated.

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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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