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Public commenters urge council to oppose nominee to Police Commission amid allegations of Islamophobia and misconduct
Summary
Public commenters at the Sept. 16 Los Angeles City Council meeting urged members to oppose a Police Commission nominee they identified as Earl Southers, saying his record shows bias against Muslim and Black residents.
Public testimony at the Sept. 16 Los Angeles City Council meeting included repeated, forceful opposition to a nomination for the Police Commission that commenters identified as Earl Southers (transcript spelling varies). Speakers described the nominee as "Islamophobic" and said his placement on a police‑oversight body would harm Muslim and Black residents. Several commenters said a petition opposing the appointment had collected about 2,500 signatures.
Why it matters: The Police Commission provides civilian oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department, and appointments to that body…
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