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Public commenters urge City Council to remove LAPD chief and call out use of force at protests
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Aug. 22 Los Angeles City Council meeting accused the Los Angeles Police Department of using violence against protesters and the press, urged removal of the police chief, and asked the council to seek outside criminal oversight.
Dozens of members of the public told the Los Angeles City Council on Aug. 22 that the Los Angeles Police Department has used excessive force against protesters and reporters and urged the council to remove the police chief.
The comments came during the council’s public comment period. Commenter Daniel Sosa said, “La policía de Los Ángeles continúa usando violencia, intimidación y restricción y tácticas para interrumpir las protestas pacíficas,” and accused the department of targeting protesters and the press.
Why it matters: speakers described recurring scenes of force at demonstrations, alleged coordination with federal immigration enforcement, and impending legal and fiscal consequences for the city.…
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