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Multiple commenters urge council to oppose Earl Southers’ police‑commission nomination
Summary
During general public comment, speakers urged the council to oppose the reconfirmation (or nomination) of Earl Southers to a police oversight body, citing alleged Islamophobic and anti‑Black statements and requesting the council withdraw or vote against the appointment.
Several residents used the Sept. 16 public‑comment period to urge the Los Angeles City Council to oppose placing Earl (Earl/Erroll) Southers on a police oversight body, saying he is hostile to Muslim and Black communities.
Multiple speakers — including community members who identified themselves as longtime advocates and a city employee — described Southers as “Islamophobic” and “anti‑Black” and urged the council to reject or withdraw the…
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