I know there's a lot happening. But right now, I need you to take a second to remember Eric Garner. Then -- if you're as outraged as I am -- sign your name next to mine. Condemn the stunning failure we just witnessed to bring justice in his murder. >> action.julianforthefuture.com/page/s/criminal-justice-survey?source=20190718_em_pet_b1_castro_all

I will never forget the series of events that took place.

Eric Garner was put in an illegal choke hold for 7 seconds.

His last words were "I can't breathe," repeated 11 times over.

A law enforcement officer murdered him in broad daylight.

And now that officer will not be held accountable for it.

Hear me loud and clear: This is a miscarriage of justice.

I will not stay silent while black and brown folks are murdered by our country's broken policing system. This is a national crisis, and it must be treated like one. In this critical moment, I'm counting on you to have my back on this. >> action.julianforthefuture.com/page/s/criminal-justice-survey?source=20190718_em_pet_b1_castro_all

To say I'm disappointed is a severe understatement. I'm outraged.

I refuse to accept a world in which police can arrest a white man like Dylann Roof who murdered nine people worshipping -- without hurting him -- but

Eric Garner
Tamir Rice
Sandra Bland
Laquan McDonald
Philando Castile
Alton Sterling
Trayvon Martin
Freddie Gray
Michael Brown
Pamela Turner
Antonio Arce
Jason Pero
Stephon Clark

And countless other people of color had their lives cut short by excessive police brutality.

It's unacceptable. It's unjustifiable. And I'm going to use my voice to demand justice.

Today, I'm asking you to raise your voice with me. Will you add your name next to mine before midnight? If justice won't be served, it's up to us to rise up and demand it. >> action.julianforthefuture.com/page/s/criminal-justice-survey?source=20190718_em_pet_b1_castro_all

Thank you,

Julián Castro

P.S. When I learned Eric Garner's killer would go free, I was horrified. I hope you'll take a second to watch my response, and share it with your communities. We must never allow this kind of injustice to be swept under the rug. >> [link removed]----

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