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Rally Set Against 'Racism' in Sacramento

A major demonstration and march to oppose growing "racism" and other abusive practices in the district attorney offices in Sacramento and Yolo counties will be held this Monday, Oct. 19 for a coalition of civil rights and social justice organizations - the coalition is calling for a Dept. of Justice investigation.

A NEWS CONFERENCE and rally start will be held at 12 Noon MONDAY at the Sacramento DA office, 901 G St.

The protest will then move to the Superior Court building across the street and then to the Federal building at 501 I St, where a demand will be delivered to the U.S. Dept. of Justice to investigate the Sacramento and Yolo District Attorney Offices.

"We are protesting the abusive and totally out of control justice systems in Sacramento and Yolo County. The DA's in both counties run their departments as their personal fiefdoms, subject to their prejudices special interests and attitudes," said Rev. Ashiya Odeye, of the Justice Reform Coalition.

"Exaggerated charges, and overly long sentencing used to coerce plea taking to get high conviction rates, vindictive prosecutions, and intimidations especially against people of color, are part of the usual tactics of these departments run by these two DA's. Racism and racial profiling abound," added Odeye.