Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Holds Press Conference Urging DOJ investigation into Eric Garner Death

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Holds Press Conference Urging DOJ investigation into Eric Garner Death

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks held a press conference in New York today urging the Department of Justice to pursue a federal investigation into the tragic death of Eric Garner. The presser followed a letter that was sent to Attorney General Eric Holder, by Congressman Meeks and five other NY Democrats, requesting the investigation which pointed to NYPD engagement in a racially selective law enforcement campaign that jeopardizes the constitutional and federal civil rights of black and Latino residents. "To guarantee that there is the highest level of transparency as we aggressively pursue justice for victims of deadly acts it is often imperative that the U.S. Department of Justice step in to ensure that no stone is left unturned. DOJ intervention is our best hope of a thorough, impartial and transparent process in this instance. Our community deserves answers and the greatest degree of scrutiny in any situation that involves the loss of life; that is what we are calling for today. Anything less is unacceptable and a miscarriage of justice."