Family of Alex Martinez-Sarmiento files wrongful death lawsuit against Colorado Springs Police Department

Colorado Springs, CO – On June 24, the family of Alex Martinez-Sarmiento filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) for the murder of their loved one . They held a press conference, along with lawyers Mari Newman and Andy McNulty, at CSPD’s downtown headquarters to announce the lawsuit and demand justice. Alex Martinez-Sarmiento was a 26-year-old “father, son, brother and friend,” said the attorneys in a statement.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/family-of-alex-martinez-sarmiento-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-colorado

Juneteenth celebrated by thousands in Denver

Denver, CO – On Saturday, June 20, thousands of people took to the streets of Denver to celebrate Juneteenth. As the parade departed from Denver’s Manual High School in the late morning, the participants were met by a sea of onlookers primarily donned in black, green and red. As the procession made its way through the streets of Denver, spectators cheered on the parade by waving and raising their fists.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/juneteenth-celebrated-by-thousands-in-denver

Coalition urges Minneapolis to reject proposal to give police AI drones popularized by Israel

Minneapolis, MN – On July 24, pro-Palestine and police accountability advocates as well as local media gathered in the Minneapolis City Hall rotunda around a banner that read, “Drones out of MPLS. Drones out of Palestine. Say no to Skydio.” The Twin Cities-based Free Palestine Coalition (FPC) proceeded to hold a press conference calling on Minneapolis City Council to reject a proposal that would enact a trial program of so-called “drones as first responders” supplied by U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/coalition-urges-minneapolis-to-reject-proposal-to-give-police-ai-drones

Oakland police crackdown on Juneteenth celebrations, activists say ‘Fight back!’

Oakland, CA – On June 19, hundreds of Black Oaklanders gathered around Lake Merritt for an annual Juneteenth celebration. The National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression put out a call for a day of action to “Defend families impacted by police crimes,” which led the Oakland Alliance Against Racist and Pollical Repression to take action.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/oakland-police-crackdown-on-juneteenth-celebrations-activists-say-fight-back

Twin Cities press conference and rally demands end to racist police terror

Minneapolis, MN – On June 17, the Wrongfully Incarcerated and Over-Sentenced Families Council-MN (WIAOFC-MN) and Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J) held a press conference and rally demanding accountability, justice, safety and fairness for all Black youth.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/twin-cities-press-conference-and-rally-demands-end-to-racist-police-terror

Win against FBI repression as Isavela López’s felony charges dropped to one misdemeanor

Minneapolis, MN – On June 23, local activist and artist Isavela López walked out of the Minneapolis federal courthouse smiling after the conclusion of her year-long battle against bogus felony charges pushed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in an act of political repression.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/win-against-fbi-repression-as-isavela-lopezs-felony-charges-dropped-to-one

Tallahassee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression honors victims of police crimes at Cascades Park

Tallahassee, FL – On June 20, the Tallahassee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (TallyAARPR) held its Angelversary rally and vigil at the Lynching Historical Marker at Cascades Park to honor the lives of those killed by racist violence.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/tallahassee-alliance-against-racist-and-political-repression-honors-victims-of

Under community pressure, Aurora City Council creates Public Safety Accountability Office

Aurora, CO – On Monday, June 8, the Aurora City Council voted on Resolution 2-68 to create the new “Public Safety Accountability Office.” The office will investigate incidents involving public departments, including the police. It is supposed to have unrestricted access to department records, release its findings to the public, and assign a family contact when someone is seriously injured or killed.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/under-community-pressure-aurora-city-council-creates-public-safety

‘Time’s up, Todd!’ Community activists mobilize to oust racist police chief

Aurora, CO – Aurora, Colorado, a large and multinational suburb of Denver, has a well-documented problem with racist policing. From the murders of Kory Dillard and Kilyn Lewis to the torture and murder of Elijah McClain, Aurora Police seem to always be in the news for racism, violence and corruption.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/times-up-todd-community-activists-mobilize-to-oust-racist-police-chief

Family of Jaden Michaca demands justice outside Santa Ana Police Dept

Santa Ana, CA – Sixteen people, including members of Jaden Michaca’s family, lawyers with Carillo Law Firm, and members of Community Service Organization Orange County (CSO OC) crowded outside Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) to demand justice for Jaden Michaca on Tuesday, June 23. Michaca was only 15 years old and suffering a mental health crisis when he was killed by police just nine days before.

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