CAPAC Chair Rep. Chu Statement on Riots in Ferguson

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, a grand jury in St. Louis County, Missouri decided not to indict the officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, leading to riots and violence in Missouri and around the country. Michael Brown was unarmed at the time of the shooting. CAPAC Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Chair Emeritus Mike Honda (CA-17) released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

“My thoughts are with Michael Brown’s family as they seek peace and closure in this incredibly difficult time. I join with Michael’s father who called to honor his memory through change, not violence. Clearly, change is still needed. Racial profiling and prejudice still plague many communities in our country. We must work with civic, political, and community leaders to ensure that our governments, institutions, and policies address the concerns of all Americans. At the same time, we must recognize that building trust between communities and law enforcement means an end to the use of excessive force and the militarization of our police”