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Criminal Charges on Maribel Cuevas are Dropped, Struggle Continues...
Her attorneys report that Maribel and her family are hugely relieved that the Fresno police department's felony assault charges against Maribel were dropped on August 3, 2005. The family looks forward to recuperating for the rest of the summer before school starts up again for Maribel. The Cuevas family and their attorneys are very grateful for the international and national support that everyone has provided! Thank you all!
(Gary Kazanjian / AP)
(Gary Kazanjian / AP)
Excerpts from August 3 2005 press release by California State Chapter of the National Action Network and Fresno Coalition for Civil Rights:
On August 11, it will be five years since Executive Order 13166 went into effect. This act, known as the Language Rights Act, is aimed at "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English." What do we tell the children of Fresno when their Police Department continually violates the Language Rights Act? What do we tell the Children of Fresno when the Juvenile Justice System continues to discriminate against them? When the Fresno police sentenced a child to not see her parents for five days and then force her to wear an ankle monitor for a month prior to any court hearing? Who are acting ex officio as the real judges in Fresno County? What do we tell the Children when the district attorney uses public funds which "all taxpayers of all races contribute to" when they chose to prosecute a child over the children's squabble. What message are we sending when it is well-documented how groups of boys taunting a girl!
We call for the United States Department of Justice to investigate violations of Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act and failure to adequately implement the Language Rights Act.
We call for California's Attorney General to provide leadership and to ensure that US laws are being applied fairly. We demand justice for Maribel and many other People of Color.
For More Information:
California State National Action Network Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr 559 288 - 0828
San Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrants' Rights Gloria Hernandez 559 268 - 2261
The California State Chapter The National Action Network
Fresno Coalition For Civil Rights
Press Release
When: 8:00 a.m. August 3, 2005
Where: 742 tenth street Fresno, Calf Fresno County Juvenile Hall
Why: Civil Rights organization has taken a stand for our children and justices
We stand before you in support of Maribel and many others like her in the City and County of Fresno.
It has been almost 42 years since President John F. Kennedy said in 1963 when pushing the Civil Rights Act's.
"Simple justice requires that public funds, to which all taxpayers of all races [colors, and national origins] contribute, not be spent in any fashion which encourages, entrenches, subsidizes or results in racial [color or national origin] discrimination."
On August 11, it will be five years after the President signed Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English" Otherwise known as the Language Rights Act.
What do we tell the children of Fresno when their Police Department continually violates the Language Rights Act?
What do we tell the Children of Fresno when the Juvenile Justice System continues to discriminate against them? When they imposed to sentence a child to not see her parents for five days and then force her to wear an anklet monitor for a month even prior to going to the court hearing being held today. Who are the real judges in Fresno County?
What do we tell the Children when the DA uses public funds which "all taxpayers of all races contribute to" when they chose to prosecute a child over the children's squabble. What message are we sending when it is well-documented how groups of boys taunting a girl!
It is time to call for the Federal Department of Justice to investigate the violations of the Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act and failure to adequately implement the Language Rights Act.
It is time to call for The State Attorney General to come in to provide leadership and to ensure that all laws are being applied fairly. We demand compliance with justice for Maribel and many other People of Color.
Maribel we can only pray and hope that you continue having faith that there are good people among police, in this city, this county, this state, and in this country, that would have treated you very, very differently.
For More Information:
California State President ( NAN ) Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr 559 288 - 0828 Gloria Hernandez 559 268 - 2261
SF Chronicle Story
Rock-toss case to be mediated
Girl, 11, charged with felony assault to be spared trial
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/08/04/BAGA7E2G2A1.DTL
AP Story
Calif. Girl, 11, Spared Felony Trial
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2005/08/03/national/a103922D27.DTL
LA Times Article
Troubles Beyond a Girl's 11 Years
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-maribel3aug03,0,641543.story?coll=la-home-headlines
for more info and analysis go to the Free Maribel site below or visit the Central Valley Criminal Justice Coalition's website at - http://www.fresnoalliance.com/cccjc/
Meeting to form a Copwatch in Fresno, and Know Your Rights Training
Saturday, August 27, 12 Noon - 5 PM
for more info go to - http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/07/1757037.php
On August 11, it will be five years since Executive Order 13166 went into effect. This act, known as the Language Rights Act, is aimed at "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English." What do we tell the children of Fresno when their Police Department continually violates the Language Rights Act? What do we tell the Children of Fresno when the Juvenile Justice System continues to discriminate against them? When the Fresno police sentenced a child to not see her parents for five days and then force her to wear an ankle monitor for a month prior to any court hearing? Who are acting ex officio as the real judges in Fresno County? What do we tell the Children when the district attorney uses public funds which "all taxpayers of all races contribute to" when they chose to prosecute a child over the children's squabble. What message are we sending when it is well-documented how groups of boys taunting a girl!
We call for the United States Department of Justice to investigate violations of Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act and failure to adequately implement the Language Rights Act.
We call for California's Attorney General to provide leadership and to ensure that US laws are being applied fairly. We demand justice for Maribel and many other People of Color.
For More Information:
California State National Action Network Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr 559 288 - 0828
San Joaquin Valley Coalition for Immigrants' Rights Gloria Hernandez 559 268 - 2261
The California State Chapter The National Action Network
Fresno Coalition For Civil Rights
Press Release
When: 8:00 a.m. August 3, 2005
Where: 742 tenth street Fresno, Calf Fresno County Juvenile Hall
Why: Civil Rights organization has taken a stand for our children and justices
We stand before you in support of Maribel and many others like her in the City and County of Fresno.
It has been almost 42 years since President John F. Kennedy said in 1963 when pushing the Civil Rights Act's.
"Simple justice requires that public funds, to which all taxpayers of all races [colors, and national origins] contribute, not be spent in any fashion which encourages, entrenches, subsidizes or results in racial [color or national origin] discrimination."
On August 11, it will be five years after the President signed Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English" Otherwise known as the Language Rights Act.
What do we tell the children of Fresno when their Police Department continually violates the Language Rights Act?
What do we tell the Children of Fresno when the Juvenile Justice System continues to discriminate against them? When they imposed to sentence a child to not see her parents for five days and then force her to wear an anklet monitor for a month even prior to going to the court hearing being held today. Who are the real judges in Fresno County?
What do we tell the Children when the DA uses public funds which "all taxpayers of all races contribute to" when they chose to prosecute a child over the children's squabble. What message are we sending when it is well-documented how groups of boys taunting a girl!
It is time to call for the Federal Department of Justice to investigate the violations of the Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act and failure to adequately implement the Language Rights Act.
It is time to call for The State Attorney General to come in to provide leadership and to ensure that all laws are being applied fairly. We demand compliance with justice for Maribel and many other People of Color.
Maribel we can only pray and hope that you continue having faith that there are good people among police, in this city, this county, this state, and in this country, that would have treated you very, very differently.
For More Information:
California State President ( NAN ) Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr 559 288 - 0828 Gloria Hernandez 559 268 - 2261
SF Chronicle Story
Rock-toss case to be mediated
Girl, 11, charged with felony assault to be spared trial
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/08/04/BAGA7E2G2A1.DTL
AP Story
Calif. Girl, 11, Spared Felony Trial
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2005/08/03/national/a103922D27.DTL
LA Times Article
Troubles Beyond a Girl's 11 Years
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-maribel3aug03,0,641543.story?coll=la-home-headlines
for more info and analysis go to the Free Maribel site below or visit the Central Valley Criminal Justice Coalition's website at - http://www.fresnoalliance.com/cccjc/
Meeting to form a Copwatch in Fresno, and Know Your Rights Training
Saturday, August 27, 12 Noon - 5 PM
for more info go to - http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/07/1757037.php
For more information:
http://FreeMaribel.org
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