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Horsford Statement On Situation In Ferguson

Statement

Date: Aug. 14, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Criminal Justice

Today, Representative Steven Horsford (NV-4) released the following statement regarding the situation in Ferguson, Missouri:

"In our own country, protestors have been targeted by police firing rubber bullets and tear gas; reporters have been arrested. We all have the right, as American citizens, to non-violent protest. You should not be forced to choke on tear gas to make your voice heard. You should not have to withstand a shower of rubber bullets to assemble. Members of the press should not be harassed or jailed for reporting the news.

"This situation must not spiral further into a national crisis. This began as a tragedy, and we need to avoid any further escalation.

"I support President Obama's call for an open and transparent process to ensure that justice is done. We also need to restore peace to Ferguson, Missouri as soon as possible."


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