Although not at all written from a community perspective, the linked essay provides important information about the history of the Border Patrol and its massive uncontrolled expansion since 2001. It is especially important because it points to the corruption, impunity and culture of violence that is dominant within this largest of all federal agencies (CBP). Of […]
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LINK: Oxnard Cops Testified, Claim They Did Not Target Critic of Police Brutality at Protest March
By Raul Hernandez American Justice Notebook, 10/29/14 VENTURA CALIFORNIA — Two Oxnard police officers testified Wednesday that community activist Francisco Romero wasn’t targeted when he was given five citations a year ago for jaywalking during a protest march against police brutality. http://todopoderalpueblo.org/2014/10/30/oxnard-cops-testified-claim-they-did-not-target-critic-of-police-brutality-at-protest-march/
A Dozen Oxnard Officers to Testify About Jaywalking Tickets Given to Vocal Critic of Police Brutality
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA — A defense lawyer wants a judge to dismiss the year-old jaywalking case – the People vs. Francisco Romero – because, he says, Oxnard police targeted Romero who is a vocal critic on police brutality…. See: http://todopoderalpueblo.org/2014/10/22/a-dozen-oxnard-officers-to-testify-about-jaywalking-tickets-given-to-vocal-critic-of-police-brutality/
From cjnotebook.com: Oxnard, CA “Criticism Over Police Fatal Shootings Continues as Calls for a Police Oversight Committee Increase”
Article discussing the fight against police brutality, the retaliatory citations, the 9 Oxnard PD cops under investigation for the “earned” tattoos for shooting at residents, and more (links at the bottom of article to the OPD operational plan, internal memos). http://www.cjnotebook.com/oxnard-calif-police-shooting-tattoos-investigation-continues-police-brutality-protests/ Visit also http://todopoderalpueblo.org