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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after the Office of Minneapolis Attorney General Keith Ellison upgraded charges against Officer Derek Chauvin who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes. He is charged with second-degree murder, in addition to the original charges of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter with culpable negligence. The other three officers on the scene were charged with aiding and abetting murder for failing to intervene.

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BROOKLYN, NY — Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-Brooklyn) issued the following statement after police and protesters clashed last night during a demonstration held at Barclays Center in response to the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police while in their custody. 

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In an ever-changing world, unshakeable faith is often the only constant in our lives. Tonight, the Jewish community will celebrate Shavuot to commemorate when the Torah was given to Moses by G-d atop Mount Sinai. Centuries later, the laws and teachings found in the Torah remain fundamental to Jewish life and culture.  Wishing all who will observe this joyous occasion a chag sameach. 

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Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) introduced two pieces of legislation intended to keep the NYPD accountable and increase access to housing services, respectively. 

Introduction 1953, introduced alongside Council Members Carlina Rivera and Rafael Salamanca, will mandate the NYPD to report on its Public Health Enforcement activities.

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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) issued the following statement after Christian Cooper asked Amy Cooper to put her dog on a leash as per park regulations. Moments later, Ms. Cooper made a 911 call falsely claiming that an African-American man was threatening her life in Central Park.

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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) issued the following statement after George Floyd, a black man, was held to the ground by a Minneapolis officer who kneeled on his neck until he lost his consciousness and later died.

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This Memorial Day, I am holding all the lives lost to combat close to my heart. I am reflecting on their sacrifices that provide the security that allow us to enjoy life. I am thinking of their families and loved ones left behind and pray that they may know peace in the face of loss. Dedicating one’s life to one’s country is immeasurably brave and beautiful.

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Eid Mubarak to all of my Muslim brothers, sisters, neighbors, and friends! May Allah bless you and your families with safe, joyful celebrations as you break fast and enjoy one another. Ramadan is a time to give oneself to God and others— through fasting, avoiding malice and anger, forgiveness, and giving to charitable causes. We can all learn a great deal from Ramadan’s lessons of patience and mercy.

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Every flag tells the rich story of a people’s culture, their journey towards independence, and the birth of their identity and heritage that would live on for generations.

Today, the sons and daughters of Haiti celebrate their bicolor flag – red and blue – in remembrance of the revolutionaries who paved the way through their sacrifice and their solemn belief that all men were born free.

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Calls for Implementation of Local Community Orgs to Monitor Public Compliance of Public Health Mandates of Social Distancing and Face Coverings to Stop Spread of COVID-19

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BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Council Member Farah N. Louis (D-BROOKLYN) issued the following statement after NYPD officers assaulted then arrested 22-year-old Kaleemah Kozier in front of her child after refusing to properly cover her mouth and nose with a covering at the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center subway station.

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