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Letter to Eric Holder, US Attorney General - Civil Rights Investigation into Death of Eric Garner

Letter

Date: Dec. 5, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Legal

December 5, 2014

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr.
Attorney General of the United States
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001

Dear Attorney General Holder:

Thank you for your leadership in opening a civil rights investigation into the tragic and senseless death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York.

I remember well the public feelings of shock, anger, and helplessness in response to the shocking videotaped beating of Rodney King in California more than two decades ago. Seeing heartbreaking images like this -- with no immediate justice or accountability -- remind us that we have a federal system of checks and balances to ensure that our civil rights are protected and justice is served.

What most of us saw on that videotape in Staten Island was a man pleading for his life. I feel strongly that it is essential that you examine every remedy available for this man's family, and I appreciate your efforts to ensure that we have a justice system that treats everyone equally under the law.

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer
United States Senator


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