Community groups in Austin have requested the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Austin Police Department for alleged violations of residents' constitutional rights, including excessive force during the 2020 protests. This follows concerns raised by Colony Ridge residents seeking help from state agencies.
Local groups are calling on the Justice Department to investigate the Austin Police Department's use of excessive force during the 2020 protests. https://t.co/icTozW1FSX
Years before Texas conservatives painted them as criminals, Colony Ridge residents sought help from state agencies. New with @Hou_Landing: https://t.co/DbI7Vc7PZ4
A group of local organizations has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Austin Police Department's alleged pattern of violating residents' constitutional rights. https://t.co/fb6cDNlbeh
Austin community organizations sent a letter asking the DOJ to investigate APD over an alleged “pattern or practice of unlawful conduct violating residents’ constitutional rights" https://t.co/oGa8BZufD9
Community groups ask Justice Department to investigate Austin police https://t.co/V4f75n6mvI