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Can the Trevino Case Be A Representation Of Our Mistrust in Police?

Nena LezamaJanuary 27, 2022January 28, 2022

by Nena LezamaJanuary 27, 2022January 28, 2022021053

Three teenage boys could be facing capital murder charges in Texas and the case is seemingly a sad reminder of the lack of trust communities of color have for the police. Alejandro Trevino, 18, Christian Trevino, 17, and their friend, Juan...

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13-Year-Old Adam Toledo Shot Dead by Chicago Police

Virginia IsaadApril 5, 2021April 16, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 5, 2021April 16, 2021010531

In Little Village, Chicago, a community that’s made up mainly of Latinos, a majority from Mexico, a13-year-old was shot and killed by police last Monday. Adam Toledo was pronounced dead at the scene after a single gun shot to his...

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Sean Monterrosa’s Sisters Arrested for Protesting Outside Calif. Governor’s Home

Virginia IsaadOctober 9, 2020October 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 9, 2020October 17, 202003502

Michelle and Ashley Monterrosa were arrested last week after protesting outside California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s home on the 4-month anniversary of the police shooting that led to the death of their 22-year-old brother Sean Monterrosa in Vallejo. The sisters were...

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Ramon Timothy Lopez Dies After Phoenix Police Restrain Him on Hot Asphalt

Virginia IsaadAugust 25, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 25, 2020010549

Police body cam footage of the arrest of a Latino in Arizona show him being restrained on the hot pavement for several minutes which could have contributed to his death minutes later. Ramon Timothy Lopez – who lived in Merced,...

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People Unite to Support Latina Churro Vendor After Getting Detained

Araceli CruzNovember 11, 2019July 14, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 11, 2019July 14, 202002383

New York City is famous for its international foods. You can score the best Italian pizza, authentic Chinese food in Chinatown, and the most delicious tamales and churros made by Mexican vendors all in one day. In fact, the churros...

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Atatiana Jefferson Shot to Death by Police in Her Own Home

Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 202001642

Fort Worth Police officers fatally shot a 28-year-old woman named Atatiana Jefferson. She is the ninth person to be killed by officers in Forth Worth, Texas this year. In the early morning hours on Saturday, a neighbor called the non-emergency number...

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18-Year-Old Latina Is Suing LAPD For Excessive Force After Dragged Off Train

Araceli CruzJanuary 30, 2018November 13, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 30, 2018November 13, 20204 1987

Bethany Nava, the 18-year-old that was dragged off the Los Angeles Metro by a police officer, says she is suing the LAPD for excessive force. On Jan. 22, Nava was riding the metro while on her way to pick up her...

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Over $80K Raised for Food Vendor Who Had His Money Taken By Police

Jessica MolinaSeptember 14, 2017December 18, 2020

by Jessica MolinaSeptember 14, 2017December 18, 202002464

Since a video was released on social media of an unlicensed food vendor being given a ticket and having his money seized by police at UC Berkeley went viral, there has been massive public outcry. In the video, filmed by...